Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260020 B04 General safety and health provisions.
Inspection Nr: 1225895.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $6,519.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/12/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/12/2017 | $5,000.00 | 06/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2017 | $6,519.00 | 06/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4): The employer did not ensure that the employee(s) required to operate equipment and machinery was qualified by training or experience. On or about 15 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, two employees were operating construction equipment at a worksite without being trained and qualified by the company, exposing the employees and those working nearby to the hazard of being struck by the heavy equipment machinery. a) A Case Backhoe Loader Super N 580 was used at the worksite to excavate a trench of mud, dirt, and debris along a concrete retaining wall. b) A Case Compact Track Loader TV380 was used at the worksite to haul and move either debris or materials during work along two retaining walls.