Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312948029
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/01/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 04/20/2009
Final Order: 07/22/2009
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/22/2009 | $3,000.00 | 09/01/2009 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2009 | $5,000.00 | 04/29/2009 | 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: a) On or about 2/3/09, an employee fell approximately 11 feet to the ground while walking on the work platform atop the tank. No fall protection system was provided. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIREDATION