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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 308003953
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2005
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,700.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2004 | $1,700.00 | 01/11/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2004 | $1,700.00 | 01/11/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
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) On or about August 24, 2004, an employee used a fixed ladder in which the vertical spacing of the rungs was not uniformly 12 inches between the rung centers, throughout the length of the climb. The top rung/step was approximately 28 inches below the top of the hatch. Feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Conform to American National Standard Institute (ANSI) for Ladders - Fixed - Safety Requirement, ANSI 14.3 - 2002. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).