Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303275754
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/01/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 08/04/2000
Final Order: 01/23/2001
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/23/2001 | $1,500.00 | 08/01/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2000 | $2,500.00 | 08/01/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: For the telecommunication tower under construction at Gaither Mountain on Orchard Point Road in Harrison, Arkansas, a safety net was not provided to protect employees as they disconnected to move to different work areas while working on the tower at elevations above 25 ft., exposing employees to the hazard of falls from elevation. On or about March 24, 2000, an employee working on the upper level of the tower fell approximately 140 feet to the ground below.
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