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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18056606
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/01/1990 X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 07
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/01/1990 | $700.00 | 10/01/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/1990 | $700.00 | 10/01/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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: On or about August 9, 1990, employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck by or knocked off the roof by an old exhaust blower stack when cutting the stack down and pushing it over the roof edge. One feasible and acceptable method of abatement to correct this hazard is to remove such stacks either partially or in total by means of a crane or other mechanical device to lower the stack or sections of the stack to the ground.