Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.
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Inspection Nr: 1062078.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 12/02/2015
Final Order: 06/07/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/07/2017 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/03/2015 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/05/2015 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury: a) Rear of house (near garage) at 65 Hillside Ave Hasting-on-Hudson NY The employer did not provide training to employees on recognition and avoidance of hazards of removing underground storage tanks containing residues of petroleum hydrocarbon products (e.g., No. 2 fuel oil) before assigning them to perform that type of work. Those employees were exposed to hazards such as an explosion hazard as they used a STIHL TS 420 cut-off saw to cut such a tank, creating sparks that ignited vapors from the tank, causing an explosion; on or about 05/07/15.
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