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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305498792
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/30/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 10/28/2002
Final Order: 01/16/2003
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/16/2003 | $4,000.00 | 10/30/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2002 | $4,900.00 | 10/30/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by lightning: On or about 08/05/02, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by lightning while working on the roof of a house during lightning conditions. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is for the employer to remove employees from potentially dangerous weather conditions in a timely manner. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED.