Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1651926.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $6,696.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 09/14/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 04/17/2023
Final Order: 08/14/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/14/2023 | $5,000.00 | 09/14/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2023 | $6,696.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2023 | $6,696.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a. On or about February 17, 2023, at the compressed natural gas (CNG) refill station, the employer did not adequately assess the hazards present to the eyes/face when employees refuel forklifts with compressed natural gas (CNG). The only hazard assessment for refueling forklifts, JSA HSAf--0086 Refueling CNG Forklift, did not address the potential cryogenic burn hazards from CNG to the eyes/face in the event of an incidental release during the refueling process.