Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 908751.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 10/28/2013
Final Order: 10/30/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | D: Govt Dismissed | 10/30/2015 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2013 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2013 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was 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 hazards while working on telecommunications towers. (a) Cell Tower Site - On or about May28, 2013 employees were exposed to fall hazards while climbing and working on a cell tower. Fall protection equipment used by the employees was not inspected and showed signs of deterioration and fraying on the climbing harnesss and lanyards.