Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1423256.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,763.00
Current Penalty: $3,725.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/02/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/17/2019 | $3,725.00 | 10/02/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2019 | $6,763.00 | 10/02/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for the extremities was not used wherever chemical hazards are encountered that are capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption or physical contact. a) Rear Warehouse Blending Area - On or about 8/6/19, Rear Warehouse employee(s) were exposed to a chemical splash hazard to the lower extremities while transfer pumping hydrofluoric acid. Appropriate personal protective equipment was not used to protect the employee(s) from injury through physical contact and absorption of the hydrofluoric acid. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED