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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100022 C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1074890.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,170.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 12/30/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 01/20/2016
Final Order: 01/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/20/2017 | $2,170.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/26/2016 | $4,900.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2015 | $4,900.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. (a) 560 Commerce Road, Cutchogue, NY (Worksite), Recycling Line B - The 36 " W x 36 " L and 46" W x 48" L sorting bin openings, located along each side of the conveyor belt on Recycling Line B, were not provided with covers or guardrails when employees climbed onto and walked along the conveyor belt to access the trommel screen, which exposed employees to a 16'-4" fall. OSHA documented seven (7) specific instances that occurred between July 1, 2015 and July 16, 2015. (b) Worksite, Recycling Line A The 42" W x 60" L sorting bin openings located along each side of the conveyor belt on Recycling Line A were not provided with covers or guardrails when an employee climbed onto the conveyor belt to remove debris, which exposed the employee to a 16'-4" fall on, or about July 16, 2015. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.