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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314897067
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/10/2011
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0830300
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 | 12/23/2010 | $1,260.00 | 01/10/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2010 | $1,800.00 | 01/10/2011 | 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 potential fall hazard: (a) In the main elevator at Farmers Elevator, Mount Vernon, SD, for employees exposed to a potential fall hazard while riding the manual personnel hoist that was not equipped with fall protection. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install safety railings or an equivalent fall protection system on the manual personnel hoist. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion