Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1429942.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/25/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $3,978.00
Issuance Date: 10/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/20/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2019 | $3,978.00 | 11/25/2019 | 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 in that employees were exposed to excessive heat: On or about September 19, 2019, at the Marco Island, FL route, employees engaged in lawncare services were exposed to the hazard of high ambient temperatures and working in direct sunlight, which produced an average Wet Bulb Globe Temperature(WBGT) of 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit (Heat Index up to to 95.18ºF). Such exposures may lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and death.
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