Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1778906.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,211.00
Current Penalty: $6,084.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/10/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/10/2025 | $6,084.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2024 | $15,211.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a.) On or about September 23, 2204, in the ECO Department, the employer did not enforce the use of thermal gloves for the Nordson ALTABlue Series Melter (Serial #NC15B0785) located on converting machine A055, to prevent burns to the employee's hands from exposure to 300 degree Fahrenheit glue when adding bags of glue to the tank.