Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 B Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1368186.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,627.00
Current Penalty: $7,970.25
Issuance Date: 02/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/05/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/19/2019 | $7,970.25 | 03/05/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2019 | $10,627.00 | 03/05/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: (a) HANOVER FOODS FACILITY, HANOVER, PA - Employees replaced liquid propane fuel tanks on the forklifts that are operated in the facility, and the employer did not provide the correct style of gloves to protect employees from potential hazards associated with the handling of the liquid propane gas, on or about December 4, 2018. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.