Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312366164
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,350.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2009
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/10/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/10/2009 | $1,350.00 | 04/10/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2009 | $2,250.00 | 02/21/2009 | 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 from ladders: a)Tank Room 28, on or about 9/26/08: Tank #86, fiberglass extension ladder used at a near vertical angle. b)Old Tank Room, on or about 10/01/08: Tank #28, fiberglass extension ladder used at a near vertical angle. c)Tank Room 28, on or about 9/26/08: Fiberglass extension ladder was not extended and had no grab bar for employees stepping to and from the ladder. d)Old Tank Room, on or about 10/01/08: Fiberglass extension ladder was not extended and had no grab bar for employees stepping to and from the ladder. Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to: 1)Ensure that ladders are used as per ANSI A14.5-2000, Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders, Section 9.3. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.