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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310755574
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/26/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
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 | 12/03/2008 | $2,000.00 | 11/26/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2008 | $2,500.00 | 11/26/2008 | 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)At the Family Dollar warehouse distribution center, on or about 05/21/08: An employee was standing on plastic totes to access elevated areas inside the trailer. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Ensure all employees who perform repairs on roll-up doors use a ladder to access elevated areas. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.