Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1225028.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/29/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,323.80
Issuance Date: 08/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/25/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/25/2017 | $5,323.80 | 08/29/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2017 | $8,873.00 | 08/29/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 they were exposed to hazards associated with working inside an elevated work platform and without fall protection to prevent falls from elevated work areas. a) At the 4th row freestyle barn / pen #6, on or about 4/7/2017: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet from the ground, while working inside an attached working platform off a skid-steer, which was not approved by the manufacturer. b) At the 4th row freestyle barn / pen #6, on or about 4/7/2017: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet from the ground, while working inside an attached working platform off a skid-steer, which was missing a mid and top rail. Amongst other feasible means of abatement: Utilize skid-steers and/or equipment with manufacturer approved platforms or attachments only, to comply with manufacturer operator's manual and NIOSH Publication Number 2011-128, Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Skid-Steer Loaders. Amongst other feasible means of abatement: Ensure every platform four feet or more above the ground level is guarded by a railing system consisting of top rail, intermediate rail and toeboard, to comply with the American National Standard A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces, Section 5.
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