OSHA Inspection: DOH-KONA DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE

Issued

2003-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2003-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because:
Employees were exposed to being struck by falling roof tiles.
12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and
practices by
elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of
existing or potential
hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is
preferred because it
eliminates the need for further employee protection. When elimination is
not feasible,
reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using
methods such as
engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be
promptly used. When
these methods are inadequate to reach acceptable levels, personal
protective equipment shall
be provided and used."
Location: Entrance to offices
Abatement Note: The employer can erect barricades or restrict access to
the
area.