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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314088857
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/17/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $850.00
Issuance Date: 10/22/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 11/17/2010
Final Order: 06/08/2011
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/08/2011 | $850.00 | 11/17/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2010 | $1,700.00 | 11/17/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
P.L. 91-596 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 the hazard of falling off of equipment while climbing on it to access a fixed ladder: A) Hog Bark platform, on or about August 18, 2010, employees climbed the exterior section of the hog bark machine to access the fixed ladder going to the hog bark platform, exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 5 feet. One feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: Install a ladder that will reach from the floor to the platform. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION