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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1274217.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,548.00
Current Penalty: $6,274.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2017 | $6,274.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2017 | $12,548.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) The employer did not ensure that personal protective equipment was used when beater operators cut baling wire, in that on October 25, 2017, an employee was injured while pulling a cut wire away from a bale of corrugated paper before adding the bale to the pulper. The wire snapped back and punctured the employee's skin behind the left ear. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.