Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
Inspection Nr: 1583852.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,977.00
Current Penalty: $5,150.00
Issuance Date: 05/27/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/15/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/2022 | $5,150.00 | 08/15/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/2022 | $7,977.00 | 06/28/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury: On or about March 15, 2022 the employer did not instruct employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions at the work site in a language that was understood by them. Training was conducted in English, which was not understood by employees whose native language of Spanish. This exposed them to hazards associated with falls and incorrectly erected scaffolding. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).