Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100176 B Handling materials - general.
Inspection Nr: 1226147.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/27/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 06/15/2017
Final Order: 10/18/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/18/2017 | $0.00 | 06/27/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/06/2017 | $0.00 | 06/27/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2017 | $0.00 | 06/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: (a) Cardboard boxes containing needles and other regulated medical waste were not stacked and blocked adequately with some units noted to tilt on pallets causing material to spill out creating a potential for needle stick injuries to employees.