Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100135 A01 Head protection.
Inspection Nr: 894342.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,150.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 300
Abatement Date: 09/23/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/09/2013
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/09/2013 | $4,150.00 | 09/23/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/22/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. a. At the workplace, employees were exposed to overhead hazards from falling glass bottles when traveling under or around the conveyor system. The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wore a protective helmet when working in and around these areas.