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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 743781.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,548.00
Issuance Date: 04/18/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/30/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/06/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/06/2013 | $4,548.00 | 04/30/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/18/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/30/2013 | 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, in that an employee was exposed to a fall hazard: a) Facility, Resale Store located at 1635-B South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh: On or before 10/23/12, an employee was cleaning ventilation grills (1-3) located on the ceiling along the north wall of the building near the window and door section. The employee was working from inside a wood box that was used as a work platform and elevated by a Kalmar AC forklift, Model 35AX, which did not have adequate guardrails and no means to securely attach the platform to the carriage or forks. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 7 feet 9 inches.