Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100094 A03 I E 1 Ventilation.
Inspection Nr: 1685013.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/29/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/22/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/22/2023 | $0.00 | 03/29/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2023 | $0.00 | 01/18/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(e)(1): The employer did not ensure that abrasive blast-cleaning enclosure doors are flanged and tight as required. Inside and around the sandblasting booth at 22 Mount Dumplin Rd. Palmer, MA: On July 21, 2023, and at times prior, employees who perform sandblasting operations, are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and a visible gap can be seen along the top of the door, when completely closed.