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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308435940
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $825.00
Current Penalty: $825.00
Issuance Date: 03/23/2006
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/04/2006
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date: 06/14/2006
Final Order: 09/25/2006
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/25/2006 | $825.00 | 04/04/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2006 | $825.00 | 04/04/2006 | 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 falling hazards: a.On or about January 31, 2006, in the Metal department, the employer allowed employees to use the top or top step of a Werner 6-foot stepladder to sheath the side of the home. b.On or about January 31, 2006, in the Trim Department, the employer allowed employees to use the top or top step of a Werner 4-foot stepladder to install a light fixture. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to enforce the manufacturer's recommendation that employees do not use the top or top step of a stepladder. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION