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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304202054
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $375.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/21/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date: 11/06/2001
Final Order: 04/04/2002
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/04/2002 | $375.00 | 02/21/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2001 | $375.00 | 02/21/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards: (a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on the top of railcars prior to loading operations at the Berthold Farmers Elevator in Berthold, North Dakota. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to have a qualified person(s) design and install an adequate fall protective system. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion