Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1697960.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,421.00
Current Penalty: $8,697.70
Issuance Date: 03/15/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/03/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/10/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/10/2024 | $8,697.70 | 04/03/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/15/2024 | $12,421.00 | 04/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 in that employees were exposed to fall hazards from unprotected edges: a) Jobsite located at 360 Line Rd Kennett Square, PA: On or about September 19, 2023, employees performed tasks associated with removing spent composting material from the second level of the Mushroom House. 2 employees performed these tasks while standing over an open hole in the floor of the second level measuring approximately 5 feet by 3 feet. Employees were not provided with a means of fall protection exposing employees to fall hazards from unprotected edges.