(a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the commissioner or his authorized representative believes that an employer has violated any provision of sections 31-369 and 31-370, any standard promulgated pursuant to section 31-372 or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, 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 this chapter or the standard, regulation or order alleged to have been violated. The citation shall fix a reasonable time for the abatement of the violation.
(b) Each citation issued under this section or a copy or copies thereof shall be prominently posted as prescribed in regulations issued by the commissioner 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 of six months following the occurrence of any violation.
(P.A. 73-379, S. 9, 21; P.A. 74-137, S. 14, 21; P.A. 80-46, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 74-137 made provisions applicable to owners; P.A. 80-46 excluded owners from applicability.
Cited. 196 C. 91.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 571 - Occupational Safety and Health Act
Section 31-367. - Definitions.
Section 31-369. - Application of chapter.
Section 31-370. - Duties of employer and employee.
Section 31-371. - Regulations.
Section 31-372. - Adoption of federal and state standards. Variances.
Section 31-373. - Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.
Section 31-374. - Inspections and investigations. Records.
Section 31-375. - Citation for violation.
Section 31-376. - Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Section 31-378. - Appeal from review commission.
Section 31-381. - Confidentiality of information obtained.
Section 31-383. - Research and demonstration projects.