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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315312868
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/24/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
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 | 09/30/2011 | $1,960.00 | 09/24/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2011 | $4,900.00 | 09/24/2011 | 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 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 in that employees were exposed to fall and crushed by hazards: On or about March 11, 2011 the employer was using a fork lift to lift employees in wooden boxes used as unsecured elevating platforms up to approximately 20 feet which is ceiling height, to hang tents for drying. Employees were exposed to falls up to 20 feet. Feasible Means Of Abatement: Acceptable method to correct this would be to follow American National Standards Institute ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, Sections 4.17.2 and 7.37.3. The company could also provide fall protection and man cages to employees. Acceptable method to correct this would be to follow American National Standards Institute ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, Sections 4.17.2 and 7.37.3. The company could also provide fall protection and man cages to employees.