Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260100 A Head protection.
Inspection Nr: 1552080.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/09/2021 | $9,557.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2021 | $9,557.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
1926.100(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets. 29 CFR 1926.651(e): Employee was not prohibited to be underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment: a)Bayberry South - Stransky Avenue and Laughton Lane (South) Middletown Delaware: On or about 09/08/2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees engaged in excavation/trenching work did not work underneath loads that were being lifted and lowered into a trench 5'1" feet below grade. Excavator was located on the East side of the trench within 2 feet of the edge directly above an employee while the bucket was raised and lowered with the employee directly under it.