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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1045410.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 09/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $16,500.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2015 | $12,000.00 | 09/23/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2015 | $16,500.00 | 09/23/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s): a) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - In the production area of Plant 1, line operators were exposed to burn hands hazards while working on the extruder lines and the dies with temperatures between 380-420 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat resistant gloves were not required for protection against burns, on or about 3/9/15. b) Primex Plastics Corp., Oakwood, GA - In the production area of Plant 1, employees were exposed to hands laceration hazards while using utility knives, changing blades and handling sharp edges. Cut resistant gloves were not required for protection against lacerations, on or about 3/9/15. Primex Plastics Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.138(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984435, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/16/15, with respect to a workplace located at 61 River Driver, Garfield, New Jersey.