Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 B02 I A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1655395.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $133,932.00
Current Penalty: $62,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 09/19/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 09/29/2023
Final Order: 05/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/27/2024 | $62,000.00 | 09/19/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/25/2023 | $133,932.00 | 09/19/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2023 | $133,932.00 | 09/19/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations: a) Tack Station: Employees performed welding operations, including tacking of mild steel with a MIG welder, without proper eye protection and face protection, which exposed the employees to eye and face burn injuries, on or about March 22, 2023. b) Line 1: Employees performed welding operations, including tacking of mild steel with a MIG welder, without proper eye protection and face protection, which exposed the employees to eye and face burn injuries, on or about March 22, 2023. c) Line 2: An employee performed welding operations, including tacking of mild steel with a MIG welder, without proper eye protection and face protection, which exposed the employee to eye and face burn injuries, on or about March 22, 2023. d) Production Area: Multiple employees were observed performing welding operations, including tacking of mild steel with a MIG welder, without proper eye and face protection, which exposed the employees eye and face burn injuries, on or about May 2, 2023. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED