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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260028 A Personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1247151.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,968.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/08/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/02/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/02/2017 | $4,000.00 | 09/08/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2017 | $7,968.00 | 09/08/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions: a) On July 13, 2017 an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard from construction vehicle and heavy equipment traffic while assisting a co-worker performing hot tap work in a trench. The employee was not wearing any high visibility clothing or a vest. The employee was not readily visible to the heavy equipment operators and construction vehicle traffic while standing outside of a trench, and while walking around the very active and congested jobsite. The construction equipment and traffic included but was not limited to excavators, front end loaders and dump trucks. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.