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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.

Inspection Nr: 1877004.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $6,620.00

Current Penalty: $4,500.00

Issuance Date: 03/24/2026

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 5

Abatement Date: 04/27/2026

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0317500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 04/09/2026

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	04/09/2026	$4,500.00	04/27/2026	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	03/24/2026	$6,620.00	04/27/2026	Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Prep Room, on or about March 3, 2026 - The employer did not ensure employees were using hand protection when employees were cutting open bags of material with a utility knife.

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