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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 957188.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,950.00
Issuance Date: 07/23/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/29/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 08/15/2014
Final Order: 03/04/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2015 | $5,950.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/15/2014 | $7,000.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/23/2014 | $7,000.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer directs employees to remove diagonal structural members on communication towers without using temporary braces or supports. (a) Despard WV08612 Tower at 9141 Murphy Road, Clarksburg WV: On February 1, 2014, employees were performing modification and upgrade work on a communication tower. The employer directed employees to remove and disconnect diagonal structural members without using any temporary braces or supports. In this case, the tower collapsed and as a result of the collapse, two employees were killed and two employees were seriously injured. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED