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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 109143842
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $975.00
Current Penalty: $975.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 06/22/1999
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date: 07/14/1999
Final Order: 04/20/2000
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/20/2000 | $975.00 | 06/22/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/1999 | $975.00 | 06/22/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: FALLING
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 the condition(s) listed below: a) At the job site, located at FM 1912 & Hwy 60 East, Amarillo, TX 79107 - Employees working from mobile ladder stand platforms were exposed to falls from elevations of approximately 7'6" created by, wheels or casters that were not equiped with an effective locking system to prevent the unit from moving horizontally for the period of time up to and including 02/18/99. One feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be: To ensure that mobile ladder stand platforms be provided with a system designed to lock the wheels or casters to effectively prevent the units from horizontal movement while in use.e