Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
Inspection Nr: 978846.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 12/16/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/05/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/05/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/16/2014 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/16/2014 | 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 conditions and the regulations applicable to his environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: On or about May 30, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees using a freight elevator for construction activities while renovating the building located at 141 N. Rock Island, Wichita, Kansas, were exposed to struck-by hazards. Employees were not provided adequate instruction on the use of the freight elevator to include safety precautions to address the hazards, and the limitations of the elevator to be used for freight only.