OSHA Inspection: FOX RIDGE OUTFITTERS, INC.

Issued

2006-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 the hazard of being struck by a projectile and/or burns:
a.Site - Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a
projectile
and/or being burned as a result of unintentional ignition of powder
charge(s)
while pulling double loads from in-line muzzleloaders.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of
abatement
would be to follow the instructions provided in the Owner's Manual for the
rifle,
which indicates
the following to deactivate the propellant in the barrel: Secure a pail of
water (hot if possible)
and submerge the breech section of the barrel into the water.  Make
certain that at least 8 inches
of the breech is under water and allow the barrel to remain submerged for
at least one-half hour.

Issued

2006-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2250.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced