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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1302747.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/21/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $10,163.00
Current Penalty: $7,622.25
Issuance Date: 05/25/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 06/15/2018
Final Order: 09/17/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/17/2018 | $7,622.25 | 06/21/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/20/2018 | $10,163.00 | 06/21/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2018 | $10,163.00 | 06/21/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: (a) Solvent Blending Process: On or about March 20, 2018 the employer did not provide and implement the use of flame resistant (FR) clothing for those employees engaged in activities that have a risk of a flash fire including connecting/disconnecting solvent transfer hoses, mixing and blending in the solvent blend tanks, and maintenance of equipment that contains or contained flammable liquids. This condition exposed employees to severe burn injuries in the event of a flash fire from the unexpected release and ignition of flammable liquids.