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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 306178500
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/30/2003
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 06/11/2003
Final Order: 08/26/2003
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/26/2003 | $6,300.00 | 05/30/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2003 | $6,300.00 | 05/30/2003 | 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 ligthing: Catherine Island Field # 12: On or about 04/28/03, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by lightning while working in the open field during adverse weather conditions. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is the implementation of an effective safety program that prevents employee exposure to potentially dangerous weather conditions. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.