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Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1072818.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/23/2015 7
Initial Penalty: $2,310.00
Current Penalty: $1,243.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 01/04/2016
Final Order: 08/07/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/07/2017 | $1,243.00 | 12/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/25/2016 | $2,310.00 | 12/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2015 | $2,310.00 | 12/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: On or about July 21, 2015, at the production area of Southern Fiber of Miami LLC, Miami Gardens, FL. Employees performing feeding of polyester fiber to oven were not provided with thermal gloves, exposing the employee to burns from oven temperature of up to 200 degrees Celsius that is needed for the fiber to fuse.