Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310451463
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/27/2007
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/04/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date: 04/30/2007
Final Order: 02/14/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/14/2008 | 04/27/2007 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2007 | $5,000.00 | 04/27/2007 | 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 a struck-by hazard: On or about November 4, 2006, employees working on the top of a water tank were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by a swivel arm when it was moved by a hoist and derrick. Among other methods, one recognized and feasible means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, utilization of a positive two-way means of communication between the personnel at the top of the tank and the hoist operator on the ground to ensure all workers on the tank are in a safe zone.
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