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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100135 A01 Head protection.

Inspection Nr: 1680635.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion

Initial Penalty: $15,625.00

Current Penalty: $7,812.50

Issuance Date: 08/30/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 20

Abatement Date: 09/12/2023

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0626300

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/13/2023

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/13/2023	$7,812.50	09/12/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/30/2023	$15,625.00	09/12/2023	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. (a) On or about June 30, 2023, in warehouse #8, Section 814, employees were exposed to an overhead head hazards.

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