Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310754478
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/03/2008 I
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,381.25
Issuance Date: 03/31/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2008 | $1,381.25 | 04/03/2008 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2008 | $2,125.00 | 04/03/2008 | 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 the HAZARD OF FALLING: a)Bay 6, on or about 01/15/2008: Two employees installing fan blades in engine # 2 of a DC-10 jet airliner were working at the intake opening, located 30 feet above the floor, without fall protection. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: (1)Position a mobile lift at the intake opening to prevent falls through unprotected open areas. (2)Position a personnel pneumatic suction fall arrest system in place to connect fall protection lanyards.