Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1651097.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/02/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $11,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 157
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/01/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2023 | $11,500.00 | 11/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/02/2023 | 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 workplace violence in the form of repeated and consistent exposure to violent physical attacks from Clients Supported which resulted in serious injuries: a)LifeScape, Inc. at 2501 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105: On or about February 16, 2023 and at times prior to and thereafter, employees were exposed to incidents of workplace violence when Clients Supported displayed aggressive behavior resulting in bites, headbutts, kicks, hair pulls, pinching, and being struck with objects. Incidents of workplace violence occurred primarily in the Children's Specialty School and the Inter Care Facility (ICF).
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