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Standard Cited: 19100132 F02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1507505.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/09/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/14/2021
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 | 07/14/2021 | $0.00 | 06/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/13/2021 | $0.00 | 06/09/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2): The employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE: (a) Berk International, 400 East 2nd Street, Boyertown, Pennsylvania - Employees performed work activities, including, but not limited to, servicing the bandsaw on the Lyish LFN 100 Wipes Napkin Folding Machine (Line #9), exposing the employees to the hazard of contact with the bandsaw blade, and the employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of the requirement to wear metal mesh gloves when exposed to the bandsaw blade on the wipes napkin folding machinery, on or about December 9, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.