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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1478464.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/25/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $4,626.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2020 | $3,500.00 | 08/25/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/10/2020 | $4,626.00 | 08/25/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) On or about 6/11/20, at the site of Buffalo, NY. Employees did not wear personal protective equipment such as: flame resistant clothing, during the process of adding water into a reactor kettle of heated oil and melted stearic acid. Once water was added, a strong reaction produced the heated oil and melted stearic acid solution to come out of reactor kettle burning employees on their back, arms, and legs. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED