Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100136 A Foot protection.
Inspection Nr: 1522608.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $12,873.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/06/2021
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 05/11/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2021 | $12,873.00 | 11/01/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $12,873.00 | 11/01/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole: a) The employer is failing to provide personal protective equipment in the form of metatarsals to protect employees from crushing hazards in the workplace. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. Employees are not required to wear metatarsal boots while performing tasks in the Turntable #2 Catcher Table area which require lifting product weighing approximately 75-85 pounds as often as 250 times per shift. b) The employer is failing to provide personal protective equipment in the form of metatarsals to protect employees from crushing hazards in the workplace. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. Employees are not required to wear metatarsal boots while performing tasks in the Turntable #4 Casting Conveyor area which require lifting product weighing approximately 45 pounds as often as 250 times per shift. c) The employer is failing to provide personal protective equipment in the form of metatarsals to protect employees from crushing hazards in the workplace. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. Employees are not required to wear metatarsal boots while performing tasks in the Turntable #5 Catcher Table area which require lifting product weighing approximately 50 pounds as often as 250 times per shift. d) The employer is failing to provide personal protective equipment in the form of metatarsals to protect employees from crushing hazards in the workplace. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. Employees are not required to wear metatarsal boots while performing tasks in the T1XX area which require lifting product weighing approximately 50 pounds as often as 400 times per shift.