Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1577380.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,360.00
Current Penalty: $5,180.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/04/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2022
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 | 04/11/2022 | $5,180.00 | 04/04/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2022 | $10,360.00 | 04/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done: On or about February 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment was conducted prior to engaging in hot work operations in the maintenance department. The employees performing non-routine tasks were exposed to physical hazards associated with maintenance operations, due to the creation of flying sparks and particles while using a DeWaltj angle grinder to cut the lid from a previously used drum.