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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 647858.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/25/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 03/25/2013
Final Order: 05/26/2014
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/26/2014 | $0.00 | 03/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/26/2013 | $7,000.00 | 03/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2013 | $7,000.00 | 03/25/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 (a)The employer failed to ensure employees needing emergency assistance have a means of continuous communication to readily summon assistance when needed. This violation most recently occurred on or about September 19, 2012, when an employee was injured while conducting fieldwork and was not able to make positive contact with anyone to communicate his need for emergency assistance. Approximately 19 minutes elapsed between time of injury and the moment someone became aware the employee was attempting to summon emergency assistance; the employee died of his injury.