Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100145 A01 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags.
Inspection Nr: 1780063.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,104.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/17/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 02/13/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/10/2025
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 | 02/10/2025 | $0.00 | 02/13/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/17/2025 | $9,104.00 | 02/13/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.145(a)(1):These specifications apply to the design, application, and use of signs or symbols (as included in paragraphs (c) through (e) of this section) that indicate and, insofar as possible, define specific hazards that could harm workers or the public, or both, or to property damage. These specifications are intended to cover all safety signs except those designed for streets, highways, and railroads. These specifications do not apply to plant bulletin boards or to safety posters. a) On or about 09/07/2024, the employer did not ensure that signs or symbols that defined specific hazards to warn workers in the cotton room of that hazards from the open rotarties in that caution signs were not utilized around the openings where the conveyors were located to prevent employees from falling into the rotaries.