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Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 314104357
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,300.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/21/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/21/2010 | $1,300.00 | 09/21/2010 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2010 | $2,250.00 | 07/13/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing, or likely to cause, death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to chemical burns, eye irritation, temporary or permanent vision impairment, or blindness: On or about January 6, 2010, and times prior thereto, in the chemical treatment area, the employer did not ensure the emergency eye wash station was located and maintained in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1, " Emergency Wash and Shower Equipment." The emergency eyewash station had the following conditions: a.The emergency eyewash station's nozzles were not protected by their covers. The nozzles and piping were not clean and maintained free of contaminants. Caked, hydrated lime was observed on the exposed nozzles, and the nozzle covers which were attached to the eyewash station by small chains. b.Travel to the emergency eyewash station was not possible without encountering obstructions. To get to the eyewash station, an employee, experiencing a need to access the eyewash station, had to travel through two different floor levels of approximately 6 inches each. c.The emergency eyewash station was not activated weekly to ensure operability and that washing fluid was available. d.The emergency eyewash station was not inspected annually to ensure operability and compliance with ANSI Z.358.1, 2004 edition, section 5 requirements. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to protect outlets (nozzles) from airborne contaminants caking onto the emergency eyewash equipment, locate the emergency eyewash station to meet the distance, time, and free of obstruction requirements of ANSI Z358.1, 2004 edition, conduct weekly activation of the equipment, and conduct annual inspections of the eyewash station. In the alternative: 29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate use.