Petition for modification of abatement

A petition for modihcation of abatement (PMA) is available to employers who intend to correct the situation for which a citation was issued, but who need more time. As a first step, the employer must make a good-faith effort to correct the problem within the prescribed timeframe. Having done so, the employer may file a petition for modification of abatement. [Pg.253]

OSHA assigns abatement dates on the basis of the best information available when issuing the citation. If you are unable to meet an abatement date because of uncontrollable events or other circumstances, and the 15-working-day contest period has expired, you may file a Petition for Modification of Abatement (PMA) with the OSHA Area Director. The petition must be in writing and must be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than one working day after the abatement date. To show clearly that you have made a good-faith effort to comply, the PMA must include all of the following information before OSHA considers it ... [Pg.27]

Workers can contest the length of the time period for abatement of a citation and the employer s petition for modification of abatement in order to extend the time for correcting the hazard (workers must do this within 10 working days of posting). Workers cannot contest the following ... [Pg.306]

An employer s Petition for Modification of Abatement (PMA) woikers have 10 days to contest the PMA... [Pg.307]

The Secretary or his duly authorized agent shall have the authority to approve any petition for modification of abatement date filed pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this sec-... [Pg.1324]

B) The date approved by OSHA or established in litigation as a result of a petition for modification of the abatement date (PMA) or... [Pg.1326]

Physician of Other Licensed Healthcare Provider Petition for Modification of the Abatement... [Pg.1455]

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