| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-01-18
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1286609 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1299809 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-24 |
| Current Penalty |
51734.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
51734.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: The employer did not have a hearing conservation program which included sections 29 CFR 1910.95 (c) through (n): a) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18: An employee working as a Supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 137.6% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 137.6% dose is approximately 92.3 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 289 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 191 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. b) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18: An employee working on the wood chopper as a Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 104.5% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 104.5% dose is approximately 90.3 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 283 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 197 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. c) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18: An employee working on the chop saw as a Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 102.8% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 102.8% dose is approximately 90.2 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 289 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 191 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. d) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18: An employee working on the rip saw as a Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 98.1% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 98.1% dose is approximately 89.9 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 275 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 205 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. e) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18 employee working on the end matcher as a Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 69.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 69.9% dose is approximately 89.4 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 277 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 203 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. f) Production Area, on or about 1/11/18 employee working as a Laborer stacking cut wood was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 77.7% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 77.7% dose is approximately 88.2 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 1/11/18 for 278 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 202 minutes not sampled. Employee was not wearing ear plugs. Abatement methodology: Step 1: An effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be instituted and maintained. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
9239.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9239.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met; specifically: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) MSDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite; 3) Employee training and information. The written program must also include: (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite. (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks. (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards. a) Throughout the facility, on or about 1/11/18: A written hazard communication program was not developed, implemented, and/or maintained. Employees use and are exposed to hazardous chemicals/materials including, but not limited to: White Oak Wood Dust; Red Oak Wood Dust; Maple Wood Dust; Hickory Wood Dust; Cherry Wood Dust; Walnut Wood Dust; Propane and TC Bed Lube containing a complex hydrocarbon mixture. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: a) Throughout the facility, on or about 4/11/12: The employer did not have Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material that employees use and are exposed to on daily basis including but not limited to: White Oak; Red Oak; Maple; Hickory; Cherry and Walnut; Propane and TC Bed Lube. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) Throughout the facility, on or about 1/11/18: Employees were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to: White Oak; Red Oak; Maple; Hickory; Cherry; Walnut; Propane and TC Bed Lube and were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2). |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
512.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required. a) As of 4/18/2022, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 1, Item 1. b) As of 4/18/2022, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 1, Item 2c. |
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-01-18
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL, P: AMPUTATE
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1287433 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2956.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer failed to provide a clean and sanitary condition for all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces. a) Throughout the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: The employer permitted accumulation of wood dust around woodworking equipment. TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOORS LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, SECTION 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 330566, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 6/12/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 99 HARRIS STREET, FULTON, NY 13069, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/6/2013. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Current Penalty |
2956.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2956.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): The employer did not ensure employees were able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors. a) At the South end of the Mill, on or about 1/19/2018: An emergency exit door was kept locked impeding safe egress. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B06 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. a) South end of the mill, on or about 1/11/2019: An exit sign was not adequately lighted. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
2956.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2956.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. a) Throughout the establishment, on or about 1/11/2018: Employees were not trained on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire-fighting. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) At the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: The employer permitted use of a Whirlwind up-cut saw without it being fully guarded, exposing workers to point of operation hazards. The front portion of the guard was removed, exposing 4 inches of the blade from both the left and right side, while the operator pushed the material from the left side of the blade, and pulled from the right side of the blade while hands were 1 inch from the blade. b) At the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: The employer permitted use of a Northtech up-cut saw without it being fully guarded, exposing workers to point of operation hazards. The front portion of the guard was removed, exposing 4 inches of the blade from both the left and right side, while the operator pushed the material from the left side of the blade, and pulled from the right side of the blade, while hands and fingers were 1 inch from the blade. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-12 |
| Current Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): The employer did not ensure compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Throughout the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: An air compressed air gun used for cleaning purposes measured 40 psi at the Maureen Johnson Rip Saw b) Throughout the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: An air compressed air gun used for cleaning purposes measured 50 psi at the CANTAK Planer. TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOORS LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, SECTION 29 CFR 1910.242(b) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 330566, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 8, ISSUED ON 6/12/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 99 HARRIS STREET, FULTON, NY 13069, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/6/2013. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3696.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures: a) At the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Live electrical parts were exposed due to missing cover from a conduit box connected to the chipper. |
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| Citation ID |
01008A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
3696.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3696.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) At the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Live electrical parts were exposed due to missing filler plates from the circuit breaker box for the planer, chop saw, and end matcher. |
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| Citation ID |
01008B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. a) At the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Live electrical parts were exposed due to missing dead-front from the circuit breaker box for the planer, chop saw, and end matcher. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
41734.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
51734.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): a) Throughout the mill, on or about 1/11/2018 and times prior: The employer permitted servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, a planer, ripper, moulder and saws, without establishing a lockout/logout program which includes written energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections, to prevent serious injuries from the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy of the equipment. TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOORS LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, SECTION 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 330566, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3, ISSUED ON 6/12/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 99 HARRIS STREET, FULTON, NY 13069, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/6/2013. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) In the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Specific lockout procedures were not developed or utilized for employees who changed the knifes of the Cantake Planer. b) In the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Specific lockout procedures were not developed or utilized for employees who change the blades of the Maureen Johnson Ripsaw. c) In the mill, on or about 1/11/2018: Specific lockout procedures were not developed or utilized for employees who performed maintenance on the LMC 630 Moulder. d) In the mill, on or about 11/11/2017: Specific lockout procedures were not developed or utilized for employees who change the blades off the Whirlwind Saw. e) In the mill, on or about 12/11/2017: Specific lockout procedures were not developed or utilized for a employees allowed to change the blades off the Northtech Saw. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-07-16 |
| Current Penalty |
44342.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
44342.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-07-26 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a)Throughout the establishment, on or about 1/11/2018: The employer permitted employees to operate a Yale forklift without first ensuring the operator was properly trained and evaluated. TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOORS LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, SECTION 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 330566, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, ISSUED ON 6/12/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 99 HARRIS STREET, FULTON, NY 13069, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/6/2013. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
512.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required. a) As of 4/18/2022, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 1, Item 3. b) As of 4/18/2022, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 1, Item 6. c) As of 4/18/2022, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 2, Item 2a. |
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