Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101000 A02 Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1261641.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,605.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 150
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: C730
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2018 | $7,605.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2017 | $12,675.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Other substances -- 8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a "C", shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week. a) On 9/5/17, a Line M2 Machine Operator was exposed to 397% of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average Carbon Monoxide exposure limit. The 8-hour Time Weighted Average exposure limit for Carbon Monoxide is 50 ppm. The Line M2 Machine Operator was exposed to a Carbon Monoxide 8-hour Time Weighted Average of 198.6 ppm over a 445 minute time period. b) On 9/5/17, a Line M3 Product Inspector was exposed to 316% of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average Carbon Monoxide exposure limit. The 8-hour Time Weighted Average exposure limit for Carbon Monoxide is 50 ppm. The Line M3 Product Inspector was exposed to a Carbon Monoxide 8-hour Time Weighted Average of 157.8 ppm over a 415 minute time period. c) On 9/5/17, a Line M3 VCS Operator was exposed to 293% of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average Carbon Monoxide exposure limit. The 8-hour Time Weighted Average exposure limit for Carbon Monoxide is 50 ppm. The Line M3 VCS Operator was exposed to a Carbon Monoxide 8-hour Time Weighted Average of 146.6 ppm over a 445 minute time period. d) On 9/5/17, a Line M3 Case Sealer was exposed to 260% of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average Carbon Monoxide exposure limit. The 8-hour Time Weighted Average exposure limit for Carbon Monoxide is 50 ppm. The Line M3 Case Sealer was exposed to a Carbon Monoxide 8-hour Time Weighted Average of 129.8 ppm over a 445 minute time period.