Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
Inspection Nr: 1190178.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $11,224.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 150
Abatement Date: 01/05/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8870
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/20/2017 | $11,224.00 | 01/05/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2016 | $11,224.00 | 01/05/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: Whittier Rehab Hospital, 150 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts; On or before November 9, 2016, employees who performed electrical work and testing on electrical equipment and systems were not effectively trained in implementing electrical safe work practices for tasks, including, but not limited to changing out lighting fixtures.