Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260095 A Criteria for personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1279280.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $1,480.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/02/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/02/2018 | $1,480.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2018 | $5,174.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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, shall be 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. On or about November 28, 2017, at the above referenced worksite, employees were exposed to fall hazards, flying/falling debris, and hazards associated with the loss of eye sight, while engaged in construction activities. The employer failed to select and issue personal protective equipment to protect employees from these hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.