Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100176 A Handling materials - general.
Inspection Nr: 1097343.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2015
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 300
Abatement Date: 11/27/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2015 | $2,000.00 | 11/27/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2015 | $4,000.00 | 11/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.176(a): Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked. (a) On or about October 15, 2015, throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure the markings for the aisle ways and passageways were readily visible. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. (b) On or about October 15, 2015, throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure aisle ways and passageways were kept clear of obstructions and material. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.