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Standard Cited: 19100165 B02 Employee alarm systems.
Inspection Nr: 1104919.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,782.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 12/29/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 05/18/2016
Final Order: 10/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/16/2017 | $1,782.00 | 12/29/2017 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/26/2016 | $3,500.00 | 06/10/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2016 | $3,500.00 | 06/10/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.165(b)(2): The employee alarm shall be capable of being perceived above ambient noise or light levels by all employees in the affected portions of the workplace. Tactile devices may be used to alert those employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize the audible or visual alarm. a. The employer relies on the use of radios to notify employees of emergencies other than fires, the radios do not have a visual component nor are they above ambient noise, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with fires and explosions