Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260095 A Criteria for personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1204052.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/26/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $2,897.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2017 | $1,500.00 | 04/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2017 | $2,897.00 | 04/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. a) 2408 Damascus Road, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and amputation hazards, in that the employer failed to enforce the use of personal protective equipment for extremities, such as chaps, while operating a chain saw.