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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 116040866
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,335.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 10/11/1993
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 12/30/1992
Final Order: 08/10/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/10/1993 | $3,335.00 | 10/11/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/1992 | $5,000.00 | 12/29/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The %% employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a) At the Tarentum Bridge employees were exposed to the hazard of lead poisoning. The following conditions contributed to the existence of the hazard: 1. Employees with lead exposure were permitted to leave the job site before showering. 2. Facilities for separate storage of work clothes and street clothes were not provided. 3. Smoking was permitted in areas contaminated by lead. 4. Employees with elevated blood lead results were not informed of their test results as soon as possible. A feasible method of abatement would include the following: 1. Develop and implement a comprehensive program for the control and elimination of lead exposure hazards. 2. Require employees to shower before leaving the site; provide separate storage facilities for work clothes and street clothes. 3. Prohibit smoking on the job site. 4. Provide written copies of blood lead test results as soon as they are available.