Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260028 A Personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1413107.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,842.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/23/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 07/29/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2019 | $1,500.00 | 07/29/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/23/2019 | $2,842.00 | 07/29/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. 72 Grove St. Winchester, MA On or about July 2, 2019, employees were exposed being struck in the head by tools and construction materials, and exposed to projectiles while operating pneumatic nail guns. Instance A: Employees installing roofing material using pneumatic nail guns without eye and face protection. Instance B: Three employees working on the ground under roof stripping and shingle installation without head protection.
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