Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1464086.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/28/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $20,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): A;C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 08/27/2020
Final Order: 06/01/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/01/2021 | $20,000.00 | 08/28/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/28/2020 | $12,145.00 | 08/28/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2020 | $12,145.00 | 08/28/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 fall hazards: (a) M.A. Mortenson Company at 1600 12th Ave. Denver, CO 80204: On or before 2/19/2020 the employer did not ensure that Mortenson employees and subcontractors were notified that if a subcontractor removed any cover from a jobsite confined space opening that such openings needed to be properly guarded by railing, barrier or cover. Unbeknownst to employer, a subcontractor removed nine cistern manhole covers. The openings were covered with plastic and later coated with snow. This condition exposed Mortenson employees to fall and drowning hazards.
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