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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1614019.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 01/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2023
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/07/2023 | $1,875.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/20/2023 | $6,250.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 not protected from the hazard of high ambient heat while performing jobs duties. On or about August 8, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to high ambient heat from direct sun exposure during the performance of their job duties, including but not limited to, digging and covering trenches with hand tools, exposing the employee to heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.