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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1554318.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $100,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/26/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 04/07/2022
Final Order: 10/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/21/2022 | $100,000.00 | 09/26/2022 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/27/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/24/2022 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/24/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment, was not provided and used whenever it was necessary by reason of hazards capable of causing injury and impairment to employees: 2 Northeast Blvd, Sterling, MA: On and before September 23, 2021, an employee performing screen changes on extruder lines including line 16 was not using, and had not been provided, a balaclava and welding jacket to protect the employee from burn injuries from fire and hot molten plastic spray. The employer's hazard assessment had identified the need for a balaclava and welding jacket to be provided to employees when performing screen changes. On September 23, 2021, an employee was severely burned while performing a screen change on extruder line 16 without a balaclava and welding jacket.