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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310629274
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/24/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/01/2008
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/18/2008 | $1,000.00 | 12/01/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2008 | $2,500.00 | 12/01/2008 | 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 a falling hazard at a height of 7 to 8 feet while standing on a section of a Wheelabrator while performing maintenance and/or repair. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use a portable ladder long enough to reach the area where the work was needed to be done. FORGE SHOP: AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A WHEELABRATOR WHILE STANDING ON PART OF THE MACHINE.