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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18018440
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/1997
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 12/01/1998
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 09/05/1997
Final Order: 09/29/1998
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/29/1998 | $3,500.00 | 12/01/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/1997 | $2,500.00 | 09/20/1997 | 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 slips, trips, and falls: a.At Layer 1, in the Egg Processing Room, between the egg washer and the front line the floors were slippery with water, detergent and eggs. b.At Layer 2, in the Egg Processing Room, between the egg washer and the front line the floors were slippery with water, detergent and eggs. c.At Layer 3, in the Egg Processing Room, between the egg washer and the front line the floors were slippery with water, detergent and eggs. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to apply a slip resistant surface to the floors. Abatement certification and documentation are required.tion