Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1555417.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/30/2022
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 03/24/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/24/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 employees were exposed to excessive heat. On or about September 28, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees performing moderate category work tasks, such as constructing, installing and pounding stakes and boards for concrete formwork, were exposed to the recognized hazard of high ambient heat with a heat index of 98�F in direct sun during the performance of their job duties. Such exposures are likely to lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses.