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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312980139
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 06/01/2010
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/04/2010
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0317900
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 | 06/16/2010 | $1,050.00 | 06/04/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/01/2010 | $1,500.00 | 06/04/2010 | 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 employmnent 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 from fall hazards in that employees were using mobile ladder stands with damaged parts: a) Falls Manufacturing, Stock Area - On or about April 20, 2010, employees were using two 8-riser mobile ladder stands with missing and damaged parts exposing employees to fall hazards no less than 75 inches above grade. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: Comply with the manufacturer's requirements and ANSI A14.7-1991 for Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms. Section 6.3 requires: "Units that are damaged subsequent to their receipt, and/or are worn beyond repair shall be destroyed. Never climb a damaged ladder stand or ladder." Section 7.2.3 reads, "The owner of a unit, or employer having supervisory control of a unit, has the total responsibility for its proper inspection, setup, use, and maintenance." No abatement certification or documentation required.tion