Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101450 E01 Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Inspection Nr: 1016820.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,950.00
Current Penalty: $2,970.00
Issuance Date: 06/05/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date: 07/23/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2015 | $2,970.00 | 07/23/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/05/2015 | $4,950.00 | 07/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which is to be capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals: (a) Location - Establishment On or about 1/7/15 the employer did not carry out the provisions of the Chemical Hygiene Plan by performing annual hood evaluations. (b) Location - Establishment On or about 1/7/15 the employer did not carry out the provisions of the Chemical Hygiene Plan by evaluating the ventilation efficiency of glove boxes, gas cabinets, and other ventilation engineering controls (protective equipment) to ensure proper and adequate performance.