Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 598859.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/18/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 12/31/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/29/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/31/2012 | $4,900.00 | 01/18/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 hazard(s) that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to falling from a step ladder a) In the freezer portion of warehouse - A portable reinforced plastic step ladder was not opened and used as intended. It was propped up against a storage rack when it shifted and caused an employee to fall; on or about 08/16/12. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $ 1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
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