This proceeding is before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (the Commission) pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651-678 (OSH Act or the Act). Following an inspection of Respondent’s worksite in Dayton, PA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued one citation to Coastal Drilling East, LLC (Coastal or Respondent), alleging a “serious” violation of section 5(a)(1) (general duty clause) of the OSH Act. Coastal filed a timely notice of contest, bringing this matter before the Commission. A hearing was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 1, 2018. The parties each filed a post-hearing brief. For the reasons set forth below, Citation 1, Item 1 is AFFIRMED.