(a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the commissioner or his authorized representative believes that an employer or employee has violated any safety and health standards or variance or the commissioner finds a condition which poses a recognized hazard likely to cause death or serious physical harm or illness, the commissioner shall, with reasonable promptness, issue a citation to the employer or employee. Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of this article, or the standard, rule 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 rules issued by the commissioner at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurred.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 3A. Occupational Safety and Health Act
§21-3A-4. Application of Article
§21-3A-5. Duties of Employer and Employee
§21-3A-7. Adoption of Federal and State Standards; Variances
§21-3A-8. Inspections and Investigations; Records
§21-3A-9. Citation for Violation
§21-3A-11. Notice to Employer of Contest Period; Action by Commissioner; Action by Review Commission
§21-3A-12. Appeal From Review Commission
§21-3A-13. Discrimination Against Employee Filing Complaint
§21-3A-15. Research and Demonstration Projects