Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2023-09-06
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Emphasis |
N: LEAD
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
2076699 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260021 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s), including but not limited to lead exposure, applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury while performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V F |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(iii) regarding use of respirators. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, until the employer performed the required employee exposure assessment to determine actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide employees performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present, with training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(iii) regarding use of respirators. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200), to ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and�safety data sheets, was trained in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication standard and 29 CFR 1926.62(l), and ensure that all the following hazards were addressed: Reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and ensure each employee was trained in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1926.62(l) to understand the hazard of working with lead such as reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. |
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Citation ID |
01001D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L02 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators for employees performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260057 F02 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.57(f)(2)(i): The employer did not consider the composition and toxicity of the dust when making an evaluation of the potential health hazards within the blast-cleaning enclosure. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not consider the composition and toxicity of the dust, to include lead or other contaminants, when making an evaluation of the potential health hazards within the blast -cleaning enclosure, thereby exposing employees to inhalation and ingestion hazards from lead dust. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260057 F03 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.57(f)(3)(i): Blast-cleaning enclosures were not exhaust ventilated in such a way that a continuous inward flow of air was maintained at all openings in the enclosure during the blasting operations. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure blast cleaning enclosures, that contained health hazards such as lead dust, were exhaust ventilated in such a way that a continuous inward flow of air was maintained at all openings in the enclosure during the blasting operations. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260057 F04 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.57(f)(4)(i): The construction, installation, inspection, and maintenance of the exhaust systems did not conform to the principles and requirements set forth in American National Standard Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems, Z9.2-1960 and ANSI Z33.1-1961. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not install and operate an exhaust system that conformed to the principles and requirements set forth in American National Standard Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems, Z9.2-1960 and ANSI Z33.1-1961 to protect employees from exposure to lead dust. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 ug/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not make an initial exposure assessment to determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 ug/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) for employees tasked with abrasive blasting and cleaning lead based paint dust and debris, thereby exposing employees to inhalation and ingestion hazards from lead dust. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, including but not limited to, employees tasked to perform abrasive blasting, cleaning and painting in areas containing lead based paint, thereby exposing employees to inhalation and ingestion hazards from lead dust. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V B |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(i) and 29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii). Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, until the employer performed the required employee exposure assessment to determine actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide employees performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal, with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(i) which includes coveralls or similar full body work clothing and 29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii) which includes gloves, hats shoes or disposable shoe coverlets. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 G01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(i): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not provide and ensure that the employees used appropriate protective work clothing that prevented contamination of the employees and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing for employees exposed to lead dust while abrasive blasting and during clean up activities. |
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Citation ID |
01004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 G01 II |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to gloves, hat, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not provide and ensure the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to shoes or disposable shoe coverlets for employees exposed to lead dust while abrasive blasting and during clean up activities. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V C |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2). Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, until the employer performed the required employee exposure assessment to determine actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide employees performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present, with change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2). |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 I02 II |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that change areas were equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes, that would prevent cross-contamination. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that change areas were equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes, that would prevent cross-contamination for employees exposed to lead dust while abrasive blasting and during clean up activities. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 E02 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job where employees performed abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 E02 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(iii): The compliance program required under 29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2) did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment were not made by a competent person who could identify lead hazards and take corrective actions including but not limited to: ? Determine prior to the performance of the job whether lead is present in the workplace, ? Ensure the adequacy of any employee monitoring data and exposure assessments, ? Ensure that all employees wear required protective work clothing (PWC) and personal protective equipment (PPE) and are trained in and use appropriate exposure control methods, ? Ensure that proper hygiene facilities are provided and that employees are trained and use those facilities. |
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Citation ID |
01006C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 E02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(iv): Written programs required under 29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2) were not available at the worksite for examination and copying by the Assistant Secretary and the Director. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, written programs required under 29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2) for compliance with the Lead standard were not available at the worksite for examination and copying by the Assistant Secretary and the Director. |
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Citation ID |
01006D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 E05 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
15 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(5): The employer did not ensure that, to the extent relevant, employees followed good work practices such as described in Appendix B of 29 CFR 1926.62. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that, to the extent relevant, employees followed good work practices such as described in Appendix B of 29 CFR 1926.62 for employees performing abrasive blasting tasks, cleanup activities and abrasive blasting enclosure movement and removal where lead containing coatings or paint are present. |
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Citation ID |
01006E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 H03 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(h)(3): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing were used when vacuuming or other equally effective methods were effective but not used. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, employees performed shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing dust and debris containing lead when vacuuming or other equally effective methods were effective but not used. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 F02 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-20 |
Current Penalty |
8595.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8595.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to use a respirator. Jobsite located at 233 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI: a. On or about September 9, 2023, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to use a respirator while abrasive blasting, cleaning and painting in areas containing lead based paint, thereby exposing employees to inhalation hazards from lead dust. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19030019 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-13 |
Current Penalty |
996.0 |
Initial Penalty |
996.0 |
Contest Date |
2024-06-21 |
Final Order |
2024-12-19 |
Nr Instances |
7 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated: (a) Establishment: As of May 10, 2024, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement had been completed for Citation 1, Items 1a through 7 from inspection number 1695490, issued on 01/03/24, with a final order date of 02/06/24. |
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