Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304250301
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/28/2002 X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/22/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/26/2002 | 02/28/2002 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2002 | 02/28/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard: CUTS
Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: On or about 1/16/02, at the third floor of the stairway area, the employees ascending and descending the stairway were exposed to the unprotected ends of steel cables. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to cut the cables so that they are flush with the wall. PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.