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Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1490080.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,084.00
Current Penalty: $3,084.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/28/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/2020 | $3,084.00 | 12/28/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Soap Stone Sawmill, 332 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania - The employer did not assess the workplace to determine whether hazards existed which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment. Employees operated machinery and equipment, including, but not limited to, a chain saw and a custom-made A-frame hydraulic-powered horizontal drill rig while building timber mats. The chain saw and custom-made A-frame hydraulic-powered horizontal drill rig generated flying wood particles that could contact the eyes, on or about August 24, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.