Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp., Cutchogue, N.Y.

The employer is contesting a willful citation, in two parts; an 11-item serious citation, in 17 parts; and a penalty of $119,000. The willful citation is for alleged violations of 1910.147(c)(4)(ii), for failure to clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques to be used to control hazardous energy and the means of compliance, and 1910.146(c)(4), for failure to develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 1910.146. Serious citation items include an alleged violation of 1910.22(c), for failure to guard floor openings by standard ...