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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1109114.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,830.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/17/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2016 | $5,830.00 | 06/17/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/17/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) Fill room mixing area - On or about 11/19/15, a mixer employee's head, torso, arms, and legs were exposed to liquid splashes from chemicals such as, but not limited to, 93% sulfuric acid (pH of 0.3) and 45% potassium hydroxide (pH of 12 - 14) when transferring them from a bucket to a stainless steel mixing tank. The employer did not ensure that the employee wore appropriate chemical resistant hooded coveralls and appropriate chemical resistant boots. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED