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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260102 A01 Eye and face protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1301876.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $24,388.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/31/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 10/01/2018
Final Order: 12/23/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/23/2019 | $0.00 | 08/31/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/11/2018 | $24,388.00 | 08/31/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2018 | $24,388.00 | 08/31/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles. Jobsite: The employees, installing asphalt roofing shingles with pneumatic nail guns were not wearing eye protection. The employer routinely fails to assure effective protection against flying object hazards to the eyes as required by the standard, as demonstrated on 01 March 2018 when employees were utilizing pneumatic nail guns to install shingles on the roof of a two story commercial building at 2212 Main Street. Bridgeport, CT. 06606 without the use of eye protection and were exposed to laceration, puncture and blinding injuries to the eyes due to flying objects. L.L.E. Construction LLC previously committed a serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 908000, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 30 Oct 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 415 Buckingham Avenue Milford CT 06460. L.L.E. Construction LLC previously committed a serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 768224, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 27 Feb 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 11 Morehouse Ave. Milford, CT 06460 L.L.E. Construction LLC previously committed a serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 315720243, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 30 Jan 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 27 Glen Road. Newtown, CT 06470 To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees wear appropriate eye protection when the employees are exposed to flying debris hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps will protect employees from eye and face flying debris hazards.