Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260102 A01 Eye and face protection.
Inspection Nr: 1144681.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,289.00
Current Penalty: $8,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/12/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2016 | $8,250.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2016 | $10,289.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. Worksite: In the following instances employees performing roofing work were exposed to eye and face injuries and protective equipment was not supplied to reduce the or eliminate the potential for injury: (a) On or about 5/4/16, employees operating pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye injuries where eye protection was not worn or provided; (b) On or about 5/6/16, an employee operating a gasoline-powered leaf blower to remove dirt, wood debris, and loose roofing nails on a roof was not wearing personal protective equipment to prevent eye and face injuries. In addition, other Roofers in close proximity were not given eye and face protection to protect them from being struck by the same debris.