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Standard Cited: 19260301 A Hand tools.
Inspection Nr: 989557.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/26/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/04/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/04/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/26/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/26/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.301(a): Unsafe hand tool(s) were issued or permitted to be used: On or about August 8, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a railroad spike maul was used improperly as a backing out hammer for the removal of tower crane anchor pins. The striking face on both ends of the tool had excessive pitting, wear, and damage, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by flying metal fragments.