Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260028 A Personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1014095.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $30,800.00
Current Penalty: $30,800.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/22/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2015 | $30,800.00 | 06/22/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer does not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment by employee(s) in all operations where there is exposure to hazardous conditions: a) The Mews at Liberty Crossing, Unit B37, Worksite - The employer does not ensure that protective eyewear is in use while employees are operating pneumatic nail guns. A specific instance of this continuing violation was most recently observed on or about December 15, 2014, when employees without eye protection were operating pneumatic nail guns. The employers ongoing obligation is to ensure that the necessary eye protection is in use when employees are exposed to eye hazards.