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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1445034.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $5,762.06
Issuance Date: 03/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/10/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/01/2020 | $5,762.06 | 04/10/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/24/2020 | $9,446.00 | 04/10/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 a fall hazard: a. On or About 11/08/19, in Growing Room #17, on the second level - Planks left in the rolled up position created opening on the elevated walking/working surface thus exposing employees harvesting mushrooms to fall hazards. An employee suffered serious injuries after falling through an opening on the walking/working surface. Abatement Note: An acceptable means of abatement would be to fully plank the walking/working surfaces and/or ensure that a fall protection system (guard rails, covers, nets or personal fall arrest system) be in place for employees working from elevated walking/working surfaces.