Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1300600.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/12/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $7,243.00
Issuance Date: 08/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Related Event Code (REC): A;C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/10/2018 | $7,243.00 | 09/12/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2018 | $9,054.00 | 09/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s): On or about March 6, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that employees use adequate hand protection when handling hazardous chemicals. Employees routinely handle solvent cements, which contain chemicals including but not limited to, tetrahydrofuran, which is able to permeate through the skin. Employees also handle, corrosive chemicals, including but not limited to, FLOW-AIDE System Descaler, which has a pH of <1.