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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 B02 III General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1670546.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $33,480.00
Current Penalty: $24,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2023 | $24,000.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2023 | $33,480.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields. a) On May 16, 2023, Elgin Sweeper company did not ensure that welding curtains or other shielding materials were used around all workstations during welding operations to protect adjacent employees. Elgin Sweeper Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1632219, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 6, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 1300 W. Bartlett Road in Elgin, IL 60120. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.