Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260095 A Criteria for personal protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1383604.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/18/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $6,498.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2019 | $6,498.00 | 09/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2019 | $9,282.00 | 09/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a. On or about March 4, 2019, at the west gun barrel tank, the employer failed to provide and ensure the use of outer flame retardant treated clothing (FRC) by an employee who used a propane torch to heat a pipe opening at the top of the west gun barrel top. The employee wore a non-flame resistant coat and was exposed to a fire at the west gun barrel.