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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1607231.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/19/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $10,442.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2023
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2023 | $10,442.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2023 | $13,052.00 | 01/19/2023 | 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 serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to excessive heat while working outdoors. On or about July 11, 2022, employees performing the task of archeological digs in Kisatchie National Forest were subjected to the recognized hazards of excessive levels of heat. Exposure to excessive levels of heat may result in serious heat induced illnesses which include: transient heat fatigue, heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious of the illnesses and can result in death.