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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 E01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1011099.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/22/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,430.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/24/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/24/2015 | $3,430.00 | 04/22/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2015 | $4,900.00 | 04/22/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of methylene chloride exceeded or can reasonably be expected to exceed either the 8-hour TWA PEL or the STEL. a. Fourth floor, laminating area - On or about December 19, 2014, the employer did not establish a regulated area for employees who are using a large spray tank containing 40-50% methylene chloride and are exposed to air concentrations above the STEL and 8-hour PEL. b. Sixth floor, acrylic area - On or about March 5, 2015, the employer did not establish a regulated area for employees who are using 100% methylene chloride on clear acrylic parts, and are exposed to air concentrations above the 8-hour PEL. c. Sixth floor, acrylic area - On or about March 20, 2015, the employer did not establish a regulated area for employees who are using greater than 30% methylene chloride on clear acrylic parts, and are reasonably anticipated to be exposed to air concentrations above the 8-hour PEL.