Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260251 A01 Rigging equipment for material handling.
Inspection Nr: 1787385.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $6,620.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/25/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/01/2025 | $6,620.00 | 03/25/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2025 | $6,620.00 | 03/25/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(1):Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service. a) On or about October 30, 2024, the employer working in the Nursery Gas Pit failed to inspect the rigging chain used for rigging gas lines, that had various bent link connections and a bolt with unknown shear strength. As a result employees were exposed to crushed-by, struck-by hazards.
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