Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 108725821
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Unclass
Abatement Date: 01/31/1995 X
Initial Penalty: $49,000.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/1995
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/08/1995 | $35,000.00 | 01/31/1995 | Unclass | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/1995 | $49,000.00 | 01/31/1995 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 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: (a) On or about September 16, 1994, three electricians in the mechanical area, standing on two connecting 4'x8' insulated ceiling panel made of 4" core of EPS (expanded polystyrene) with 26 gauge galvanized carbon steel sheet skin and an .016 steel backer, were not protected form falls in that the ceiling panels were not adequately supported to with stand the imposed loads being placed on them during construction activity in the mechanical area (ceiling area). Feasible means of abatement include, but are not limited to the following: (a) To install a system of catwalks to be hung from the structure above for the purpose of a work platform. (b) To install a support system below the present system at add further strength to this system to with stand the imposed loads such as an additional wood spline (2x6'). (c) To limit the amount of the working/walking activities on the ceiling panels by preplanning and scheduling the activities among the contractors to avoid heavy equipment after completion of the ceiling panels.
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