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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122120017
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,178.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/23/1997
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/1997 | $1,178.00 | 09/23/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/1997 | $2,000.00 | 09/23/1997 | 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: 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: (a) Warehouse Near Hazardous Waste Storage Area: On or about 5/21/97, employees were exposed to fall hazards while climbing shelves, without the aid of a ladder, to a height greater than four feet, to retrieve boxes from the top of these shelves. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide a ladder for the employee's use.oyee's