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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306950494
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $9,589.00
Issuance Date: 08/15/2005
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/18/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date: 09/09/2005
Final Order: 06/15/2006
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/15/2006 | $9,589.00 | 08/18/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/15/2005 | $70,000.00 | 08/18/2005 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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 falls: a.714 Milford Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire - Employees were retrieving tires while climbing onto the stair tower midrail, stair tower top rail and storage rack shelving. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct the hazard is to utilize a stair tower of adequate height.