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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304713647
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,450.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/02/2002
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/01/2002 | $1,000.00 | 10/02/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2002 | $2,450.00 | 10/02/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 a fall hazard of 15 feet: (a)On or about April 3, 2002, at the Cordova, Alabama site - Employees were working in a Terex TS 20 scissor lift with damaged top rails that were 27.5 inches from the platform and were observed standing and climbing on the intermediate or mid rail and top rail of the platform. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method would have been to ensure that the guardrail system on the lift was repaired or replaced and met the requirements of American National Standards Institute, ANSI A92.6-1999 Standard for Self Propelled Elevating Work Platforms and prevent employees from climbing onto the top and intermediate rails of the lift.