Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305085623
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2002
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/06/2002
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2002 | $2,500.00 | 05/06/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2002 | $2,500.00 | 05/06/2002 | 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: On or about February 28, 2002, employees of MAPTECH, INC., performing pre-design and pre-construction surveying at Wild Goose Bayou, Tichnor, Arkansas, were operating a Fish Master, 12 foot, Jon Boat, Model No. 1232J with a Mercury 15 H.P. motor, S/N OC299193. The Coast Guard rated the boat for use with a 6 H.P. motor. The 15 horse power motor, over-powered the craft, exposing the employees to the hazards of falling into the water and drowning.