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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100244 A02 III Other portable tools and equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1567416.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $13,052.00
Issuance Date: 05/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/31/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2022 | $13,052.00 | 05/31/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/04/2022 | $13,052.00 | 05/31/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(iii): Loads were not cribbed, blocked or otherwise secured immediately after being raised with a jack: a) On or about December 7, 2021, and at times prior, the employer, Volm Companies, Inc., did not ensure employees were protected from crushing hazards due to unsafe lifting procedures when moving a bailing machine. This bailer, weighing approximately 3,300 lbs, fell on its side as it was being lifted using a bottle jack and severely injured an employee. Workers were exposed to injuries due to exposure around and under machinery raised by bottle jacks while the machine was not supported by an alternate means.