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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313882698
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $2,400.00
Issuance Date: 08/24/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/10/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419700
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 | A: Amendment | 12/19/2011 | $2,400.00 | 10/10/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2011 | $1,000.00 | 10/25/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2011 | $2,400.00 | 10/10/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
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 the employer did not establish an emergency action plan to respond to injured employees. a.On or about March 10, 2011, the employer did not establish an emergency response plan to aid or rescue tree trimming employees who worked at elevations or operated hazardous equipment on the ground. Feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct the hazard include, but are not limited to the following: (1)Employ an additional climber knowledgeable in aerial rescue techniques in order to aid, stabilize, or lower an injured climber. (2)Obtain aerial lift equipment capable of removing an injured employee from trees (3)Evaluate each job site and tree for access and feasibility of rescue by local public emergency services to include liaison with the specific agency for concurrence of their aerial rescue capability on each job site. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.TION