Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100176 B Handling materials - general.
Inspection Nr: 1374953.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/25/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 52
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 07/16/2019
Final Order: 12/06/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 12/06/2019 | $7,500.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/01/2019 | $13,260.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/2019 | $13,260.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material created a hazard: On or about January 31, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that bales of recycled material located throughout the production area were stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so they were stable and secure against sliding and collapse. Employees were exposed to the hazards of being crushed-by and/or struck-by, associated with falling bales of recycled material.