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Standard Cited: 19100132 F01 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1507505.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,533.00
Current Penalty: $8,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/09/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/14/2021 | $8,250.00 | 06/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/13/2021 | $10,533.00 | 06/09/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii):The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on knowing what PPE is necessary: (a) Berk International, 400 East 2nd Street, Boyertown, Pennsylvania - Employees performed work activities, including, but not limited to, servicing the bandsaw on the Lyish LFN 100 Wipes Napkin Folding Machine (Line #9), exposing the employees to the hazard of contact with the bandsaw blade, and the employer did not provide all employees with training on the requirement to wear metal mesh gloves, on or about December 9, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.