SECTION 380:40-1-15. Imminent danger

  Whenever and as soon as a PEOSH Inspector 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 the Act, the affected employees and employers shall be informed of the danger and that a civil action is recommended to restrain such conditions or practices and for other appropriate relief in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Appropriate citations may be issued with respect to an imminent danger when though, after being informed of such danger by the PEOSH Inspector the employer immediately eliminates the imminence of the danger and initiates steps to abate such danger.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 3023, eff 7-12-99]