Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1116440.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/22/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2016
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 | 03/14/2016 | $0.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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. On 1/4/16, at the Shady Dale, Ga facility, employees and subcontracted employees were exposed to collapse and fall hazards as dock platforms in use had the following deficiencies: 1 - Ramps used at the dock were not equipped with guardrails exposing employees to 10 ft falls 2 - Dock platforms were not equipped with guardrails exposing employees to 10 ft falls 3 - Stairs leading to the dock platform were missing 4 - Stairs were equipped with a single upper rail only and were not equipped with a intermediate guardrail