Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1048371.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date: 09/25/2015
Final Order: 07/08/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 09/23/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2015 | $35,000.00 | 09/23/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2015 | $35,000.00 | 09/23/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: The employer did not ensure fall protective equipment was used when employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet while traveling between guarded areas and working on the second level of auto transport cars. The employer, Watco Companies, LLC, dba Watco Co Mechanical Services, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard; 1910.132(d)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 960114, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/27/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 435 N Old Saint Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095.