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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 914883.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2013
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/20/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/28/2014
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/28/2014 | $2,100.00 | 12/20/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2013 | $2,800.00 | 12/20/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 29 CFR 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 fall and struck-by hazards from improperly erected suspended scaffolding. Jobsite: roof of connector between Emerson and Pratt Buildings. Instance A: A VersaBeam outrigger was not tied back. Instance B: A second VersaBeam outrigger was tied back to the first outrigger. Instance C: The tie-back on the second VersaBeam outrigger had too much slack. Instance D: A vertical lifeline was tied back to it's own outrigger. Instance E: A second vertical lifeline was tied back to the first outrigger. Instance E: Employees were inadequately trained in suspended scaffolding safety. Instance F: Rope grabs were used inappropriately.