Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 E General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1560825.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,204.00
Current Penalty: $4,102.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 04/07/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/21/2022 | $4,102.00 | 04/07/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2022 | $8,204.00 | 04/07/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(e):The employer did not ensure that employees were not using defective or damaged personal protective equipment in the workplace. a. Pinnacle Industrial Enterprises, Inc. - Bowling Green, Ohio: On or about November 3, 2021, the employer did not ensure that press operators were protected from laceration injuries. Employees that used knives to remove plastic flashing were exposed to laceration injuries in that finger portions of the cut-resistant gloves were removed. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.