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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1287082.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,240.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/16/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 07/09/2018
Final Order: 10/12/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/12/2018 | $0.00 | 07/16/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2018 | $9,240.00 | 07/16/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2018 | $9,240.00 | 07/16/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) 110 Glenn Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, Wastewater treatment room and immediate outside area. On or about January 4, 2018, an employee exposed to sodium hydroxide during the transfer from a bulk truck to a vessel within the building was not provided suitable facilities for immediate emergency drenching or flushing of the eyes. Eyewash facilities were not provided on the bulk truck, and an eyewash in the facility was located remotely from the transfer area, resulting in prolonged exposure to sodium hydroxide. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).