Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 301964367
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/13/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 02/23/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/24/1998 | $1,400.00 | 03/13/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/1998 | $1,750.00 | 03/13/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: GUARDING
North Carolina General Statue 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees condition(s) of 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: a wearing hip boots while riding in a boat: employees working on or near water are required to wear U.S.Coast Guard approved life jackets. Should an emergency occur, wearing hip boots while riding in a boat exposes the employee to water filling up the boots and this extra weight exceeding the capabilities of the life jacket. This condition occurred on 12/10/97, while employees were riding in an overloaded boat being unsafely towed to a logging site. The boat then capsized, causing an emergency condition of water entry. This condition resulted in the death of one (1) employee wearing hip boots. The employer did not take proper measures to ensure guarding against this condition. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is establish this as a safety rule, to train employees with this safety rule, and utilize disciplinary policy where necessary to assure compliance.y
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