803 KAR 2:100. Imminent danger

      Section 1. Imminent Danger. Whenever and as soon as a compliance safety and health officer concludes on the basis of an inspection that conditions or practices exist in any place of employment which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures otherwise provided by KRS Chapter 338, he shall inform the affected employees and employers of the danger and that if the imminent danger is not immediately abated he is recommending a civil action to restrain such conditions or practices and for other appropriate relief in accordance with the provisions of KRS 338.133. Appropriate citations and notices of proposed penalties may be issued with respect to an imminent danger even though, after being informed of such danger by the compliance safety and health officer, the employer immediately eliminates the imminence of the danger and initiates steps to abate such danger. (OSH 108; 1 Ky.R. 160; eff. 12-11-74.)

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 338.131

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS Chapter 13A

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: Pursuant to the authority granted the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board by KRS 338.051, the following administrative regulation is adopted, outlining the procedure to be followed by a compliance safety and health officer as soon as he detects an imminent danger condition.