Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302507587
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/08/1999 I
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/25/1999
Final Order: 09/27/2000
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/27/2000 | $5,250.00 | 10/08/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/1999 | $6,300.00 | 10/08/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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: NEXTEL SITE OH-1280-C2 / YOUNGSTOWN 2, 975 BEARS DEN ROAD, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO: During the construction of the one-hundred and fifty-three foot, FWT, monopole telecommunication tower, an employee(s) was exposed to the hazard of falling, getting caught by and/or striking the tower while being lowered to the ground by the crane. The employee(s) was attached to the crane hook using a full-body harness and lanyard. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the hazardous condition may include: 1.Utilize an approved personnel platform with the use of a crane in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.550(g). Conduct pre-lift inspections, meetings, trial lifts to assure all systems, controls and safety devices are activated and functioning properly. 2.Utilize an approved safety climbing device and fall arrest system while climbing the tower.
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