OSHA Inspection: DAVIS WIRE PUEBLO LLC

Issued

Oct 2, 2006

Abate by

Oct 13, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees 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)On or about April 3, 2006, and at times prior, employees in the waste
water
treatment area of the plant were exposed to fall hazards where the
fiberglass
stepladder used to check the overflow tanks was used as a single ladder
without being
fully extended and the spreaders not locked in place.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to train
or re-train employees in the correct and proper use of step ladders.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Oct 2, 2006

Abate by

Nov 20, 2006

Penalty

Initial $55,000