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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310210406
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/25/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2006
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/27/2006 | $1,875.00 | 10/25/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2006 | $2,500.00 | 10/25/2006 | 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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards: Instance a: On or about October 5, 2006, temporary traffic barriers were not placed along the work space to minimize the risk of an employee operating the aerial lift being struck by vehicular traffic. Instance b: On or about October 5, 2006, employees were observed walking/working adjacent to the roadway without wearing reflective garments. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard would be to: (a) Provide temporary traffic barriers along the work zone to alert drivers of the presence of workers. (b) Provide reflective vests for all employees working in close proximity of vehicular traffic. IN THE ALTERNATIVE 29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: On or about October 5, 2006, the employer did not ensure that personal protective equipment was provided, used, and maintained. PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.