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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314264698
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/08/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
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 | 11/26/2010 | $700.00 | 12/08/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2010 | $700.00 | 12/08/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: UNCLASS
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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: On or about August 10, 2010, at 7201 Addison Reserve Blvd in the city of Delray Beach, FL, an employee was trimming trees on a defective ladder. Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to require employees to frequently inspect ladders prior to use, if a ladder is identified as defective it should be withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do not Use". PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.