Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1144786.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/15/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2016 | $2,500.00 | 09/15/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $5,000.00 | 09/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a/ The employer is failing to protect employees from frost bite hazards. This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357. Inside of the Yard, employee(s) who change out the LPG cylinders belonging to the Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n GC 40 KS, s/n AT87A01811, are not consistently provided access to suitable hand protection to protect them from frost bite hazards which may occur due to cross threaded propane fittings.