Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314059510
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/01/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/18/2011 | $2,100.00 | 06/01/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2011 | $4,200.00 | 06/01/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 amputation hazards: 1600 S. Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Chimpanzee Building): Employees were exposed to physical harm such as amputation hazards when coming into physical contact with chimpanzees. The employer did not ensure that employees did not come into physical contact with chimpanzees, which are known to be aggressive toward humans. An employee had three fingers amputated when an aggressive female and male chimpanzee bit the right hand of a zookeeper while the zookeeper was petting the chimpanzee during a feeding on or about January 14, 2011. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD ARE: 1) Utilize protective barriers, devices, or other engineering to prevent or restrict employee physical contact with animals with known aggressive tendencies including, but not limited to, chimpanzees; or administrative controls that provide the same or a greater level of protection for the zookeepers. 2) Develop written work rules, inspection policies, and disciplinary procedures prohibiting employee physical contact with animals with known aggressive tendencies including, but not limited to, chimpanzees. 3) Train employees to recognize the dangers of coming into physical contact with animals with known aggressive tendencies including, but not limited to, chimpanzees. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.
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