Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100133 A01 Eye and face protection.
Inspection Nr: 1452575.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,978.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/16/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/05/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/2020 | $3,978.00 | 01/16/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2020 | $5,304.00 | 01/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: 1) 4445 Main Street, Buffalo, NY - On or about 12/20/2019, an employee's eyes were exposed to Chlorine Sanitizer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Chloride, and Sodium Hydroxide (pH=13.0) when changing the Chlorine Sanitizer. The employer did not ensure that the employee wore appropriate chemical splash goggles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
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