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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 110164.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,550.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/08/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/08/2012 | $4,550.00 | 03/29/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2012 | $7,000.00 | 03/29/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered. a) Whirlpool Corporation Findlay, OH: On or about December 13, 2011, the employer did not assure employees who retrieved parts from the Hi cube storage system were protected from falls up to 60 foot. Employees climb out on to the racking system to retrieve parts without adequate personal protective equipment that would prevent falls. b) Whirlpool Corporation Findlay, OH: On or about December 13, 2011, the employer did not assure employees who retrieved parts from the Hi cube storage system were protected from falls. Employees who ride the stacker carriage to retrieve parts loop their lanyard around the rail and back onto it self which is not the function of that type of hook being used.