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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19260021 B02 Safety training and education.

Inspection Nr: 1103585.015

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 04/07/2016 2

Initial Penalty: $2,400.00

Current Penalty: $1,800.00

Issuance Date: 03/14/2016

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0316400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 04/06/2016

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	04/06/2016	$1,800.00	04/07/2016	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	03/14/2016	$2,400.00	04/07/2016	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 conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: a.) Kessler Excavating, Inc., Holcomb Hollow Road, Fenwick, WV: On or about 11/04/15, the employer did not instruct an employee to stay clear of the tree being lifted and moved by the excavator.

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