Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1043543.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/23/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/23/2015 | $4,200.00 | 12/16/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards: On or about March 2, 2015, at this location there were numerous fiberglass step ladders that were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Employee(s) exposed to a fall hazard. a. Employee(s) were stepping off the step ladders to gain access into the manufactured homes. They were using the step ladders to descend out of the manufactured homes onto the step ladders. Employees exposed to a fall hazard. b. Employee(s) were stepping onto, and at times working from, the top step of the step ladders. Employees exposed to fall hazard.