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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1450740.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 03/12/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/25/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/25/2020 | $8,100.00 | 03/12/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/12/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 fall hazards. a. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about December 2, 2019, employees working in Plant 4 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 12-15 feet when accessing the mezzanine/roof of the young plant room and the adjacent stacks of plant tables. Employees accessed the area for tasks such as, but not limited to, resetting the crane, adjusting the air pressure for the crane's clamping mechanism, and adjusting the water pressure on a tank. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.