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Standard Cited: 19100124 G02
Inspection Nr: 1058021.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/13/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/26/2015
Final Order: 01/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1430
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/04/2016 | $1,500.00 | 08/13/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/27/2015 | $5,500.00 | 08/13/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2015 | $5,500.00 | 08/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2): When employees work with liquids that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin, the employer did not provide an emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping or coating operation. a. Republic Steel located in Lorain, Ohio: On or about April 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure the eyewash station located near the etch tanks in the tech center building was provided with an adequate flow of water to flush an employee's eyes. Employees operating the etch tanks are exposed to a hydrochloric acid solution with a 0 pH.