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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100135 A01 Head protection.

Inspection Nr: 1841863.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $6,431.00

Current Penalty: $4,501.70

Issuance Date: 01/16/2026

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date: 02/12/2026

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 1032500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 02/13/2026

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	02/13/2026	$4,501.70	02/12/2026	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	01/16/2026	$6,431.00	02/12/2026	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects: a) On and prior to August 8, 2025, employees were exposed to potential falling objects while operating and working in the vicinity of overhead cranes carrying 75 pound grinding wheels. NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

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