Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1183671.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/26/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $5,432.00
Current Penalty: $2,397.00
Issuance Date: 04/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 04/26/2017
Final Order: 07/17/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/17/2018 | $2,397.00 | 04/26/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/16/2017 | $5,432.00 | 04/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/12/2017 | $5,432.00 | 04/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not used or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner that caused injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. On or about 13 October 2016, in the casting department of the facility, employees that were conducting mixing, pouring and stripping activities were not provided with effective personal protective equipment when exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to phthalic anhydride, and Epoxy Curing Agent (ECA), exposing them to dermal hazards.