Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 310574728
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/14/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $3,150.00
Current Penalty: $1,575.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2007 | $1,575.00 | 12/14/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2006 | $3,150.00 | 12/14/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions 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 fall hazards: a)attic area above library, for the employees accessing the air conditioning units to change filters or perform routine or corrective maintenance, protection from falling between the trusses was not provided, exposing employees to a 12 foot fall hazard. On or about 12:07 PM, 11/01/06, while using ceiling joists as a walking surface to access air conditioning units in the attic, an employee fell between two joists approximately 12 feet to the carpeted concrete floor below. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to install an appropriate walking surface covering the open space between the joists, and an appropriate railing system to prevent falls through uncovered openings.
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