Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 980825.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/30/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/29/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/29/2014 | $6,300.00 | 12/30/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2014 | $6,300.00 | 12/30/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer 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 serious head injuries while operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) without requiring the use of protective helmets: (a)The Zimmerman Agency @ 4410 CR 209 DeBeque, CO 81630: On or before June 6th, 2014 the employer did not ensure employees were required to wear protective helmets when operating ATVs on a guided tour at the Kessler Canyon Ranch. During the tour, an employee driving a Polaris Sportsman 400 ATV went off of the trail, down an embankment, and overturned the vehicle which resulted in the employee suffering fatal head injuries. The condition of operating an ATV without requiring a protective helmet exposes employees to head injuries. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the manufacturers written Operation Warnings: Polaris Universal Owners Safety and Maintenance Manual ATV 2001 Page 17: "Operating without an approved helmet increases your chances of severe head injury or death in the event of an accident...Always wear an approved helmet".
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