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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
Inspection Nr: 911204.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/08/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 12/23/2013
Final Order: 06/13/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/13/2014 | $6,000.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/23/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury: a) American Water Watchung, NJ site - Corner of Brookdale Road and Mountain Boulevard: Employer failed to provide hazard recognition and/or avoidance training to control or eliminate hazards associated with improper or inadequate valve restraints and/or high pressure valve blow outs (discharges) when employees replace fire hydrants. Condition noted on or about 06/18/2013.