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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303430326
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,050.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/04/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/19/2001 | $3,050.00 | 10/04/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2001 | $5,000.00 | 10/04/2001 | 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 a ladder being placed on an slippery surfaces IAW ANSI Std A14.5 Para 9.3.4: (a) On are about 6 Jun 2001 at Alliance Forest Products U.S Corp Coosa Pines - a employee was fatality injury when the 20 foot ladder he was working from slipped out from under him. The 20 foot plastic ladder was used on a wet surface. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method would include, but would not be limited to: Insure that all employees evaluate the work area for possible hazards before climbing the ladder.