Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 121970453
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/10/1997 W
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 12/17/1997
Final Order: 10/30/1998
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/30/1998 | $2,100.00 | 12/10/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/1997 | $2,100.00 | 12/10/1997 | Serious |
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: On and before 6/6/97 employee were exposed to the hazards of falling, swinging into and/or striking the telecommunications tower when they were hoisted aloft, individually and in groups of two employees, to the top of the 300 foot tower by a capstan hoist mounted to the front of the Ford Stakebed work truck. Employees were attached to a hand-tied loop in the end of the 1/2 inch polypropylene hoist line which was reeved through a wheel block at the top of the tower. Among other methods, one feasible and useful method to eliminate this hazard is to: 1. Implement and enforce a work rule which prohibits the hoisting of personnel by this material hoist as required by the hoist manufacturer. 2. Provide and require the safe use of alternative means to access towers such as, but not necessarily limited to fixed ladders with cage protection, offset landings, or ladder climbing safety devices. The tower on this site was equipped with a ladder climbing safety device.
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