Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260095 A Criteria for personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1540349.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 10/21/2021
Final Order: 11/16/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/16/2022 | $13,653.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/20/2022 | $13,653.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2021 | $13,653.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact: a) Chickamauga Dam - Between Monoliths: On or about 7/8/2021 and days prior, the employer exposed workers to flash and thermal burns, in that welding PPE including welding shield and /or UV eye protection, arm and body protection, and gloves were not being used by workers conducting welding operations exposing them to flash burn and fire/burn hazards.