The employer is contesting an other-than-serious citation, a two-item serious citation, and a penalty of $23,752. The other-than-serious citation is for the alleged violation of 29 C.F.R. 1910.132(h)(1), for failure to, except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, provide at no cost to employees protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) used to comply with this part. The serious citation includes the alleged violations of Sec. 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the general duty clause), for failure to furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards ...
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