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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308341296
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,750.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/30/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
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 | 10/06/2005 | $1,750.00 | 09/30/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2005 | $2,500.00 | 09/30/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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)At the drilling site, on or about 08/17/2005: Employees performing maintenance on the mast of a water well drill rig were permitted to ride the rotary head to the top of the mast because the employer failed to effectively prohibit the practice. ABATEMENT: One feasible means of abatement would be to prohibit and enforce the practice of using the rotary head as a personal lifting device in written safety/work instructions and ensure that employees use ladders and ladder safety devices. Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.