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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260300 B04 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1643405.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,840.00
Current Penalty: $8,840.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2023 | $8,840.00 | 07/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(4)(ii): The point of operation of machine(s) whose operation exposed an employee to injury was not guarded: The employer does not protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operations. This violation was discovered on or about January 9, 2023; in the rebar shack, where the blade guard of the circular saw used to cut rebar in the up position preventing the guard from returning to the guarded position. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are protected from hazards such as those created by machine point of operations.