§ 658. Citations

Legislative history

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1. 1970

   Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

   Pub. L. 91–596 § 9 · 84 Stat. 1590

   Enacted · 29 U.S.C. § 658

   (Pub. L. 91–596, § 9, Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1601.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Pub. L. 91–596, § 9, Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1601.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 9. citations (a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the Secretary or his authorized representative believes that an employer has violated a requirement of section 5 of this Act, of any standard, rule or order promulgated pursuant to section 6 of this Act. or of any regulations prescribed pursuant to this Act, he shall with reasonable promptness issue a citation to the employer. Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of the Act. standard, rule, regulation, or order alleged to have been violated. In addition, the citation shall fix a reasonable time for the abatement of the violation. The Secretary may prescribe procedures for the issuance of a notice in lieu of a citation with respect to de minimis violations which have no direct or immediate, relationship to safety or health. (b) Each citation issued under this section, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be prominently posted, as prescribed in regulations issued by the Secretary, at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurred. (c) No citation may be issued under this section after the expiration Limitation. of six months following the occurrence of any violation.

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