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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1089456.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/29/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/16/2015 | $1,200.00 | 10/29/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2015 | $2,000.00 | 10/29/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to burns to the eyes from hazardous material such as but not limited to silica or lime: a.) Housekeeping/Laundry Room Area: The employees dispense corrosive chemicals such as 66 heavy duty antibacterial all purpose cleaner and were exposed to eye irritations, redness, or irreversible corneal damage. The employer had not ensured the emergency eye wash/shower station was maintained in accordance to ANSI Z358.1, 2009. The emergency eyewash station presented the following conditions: a. Emergency eyewash/shower station was not activated weekly to ensure operability and availability of water b. Emergency eyewash/shower station was not inspected annually