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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313499469
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/05/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 42
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/08/2011 | $2,975.00 | 04/05/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2011 | $4,250.00 | 04/05/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: FALLING
Section 5 (a) (1): The employer failed to keep the workplace free from a hazard, likely to cause serious harm to employees who were exposed. On or about December 28, 2010 and at times prior thereto, at Village Farms, Marfa-Division plant in Marfa, TX; the drainage pipe openings for the collection points located at the center of the floor on both sides of the facility were not maintained and/or covered. This condition left an 8-inch opening between drainage pipe and floor opening. Employees were exposed to possible trip and fall hazards. A feasible and useful method to correct the hazard: Every floor hole (at the drainage pipes central location) into which persons cannot accidently walk (on account of the drainage pipe) but could slip into should be protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide. The cover shall be securely held in place to prevent employees from slipping, tools or other materials from falling through.