Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1273980.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $5,432.40
Issuance Date: 01/18/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/02/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/02/2018 | $5,432.40 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/18/2018 | $9,054.00 | 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. 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 working underneath a suspended pedestrian bridge were exposed to a crushing hazard: a) On or about September 27, 2017, three employees were walking with an inspector underneath a pedestrian bridge 10 feet wide and 60 feet long, supported by two metal sawhorses. The employees were looking at welds that were in need of repair based on the inspector's recommendation. While they were under the pedestrian bridge one sawhorse failed, crushing the two employees underneath the pedestrian bridge, which resulted in a broken leg and head injuries.
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