Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100133 A01 Eye and face protection.
Inspection Nr: 1415805.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $5,967.00
Issuance Date: 01/07/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 01/27/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/03/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2020 | $5,967.00 | 01/27/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2020 | $11,934.00 | 01/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a. Building A, Screen Exposure Area and Screen Washout Area: On or about July 17, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to corrosive hazards associated with Activator 6%, "Chemical Consultants, Inc." GR-9 Screen Wash/Ink Degradent and "Chemical Consultants, Inc." LSR-30 liquid stain remover, in that the employer did not ensure the screen printer and his assistant use chemical protective goggles, or in lieu thereof, safety glasses and a face shield while cleaning silk screens. b. Building A, Digital Output Room: On or about July 17, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to Class IV laser hazards associated with the use of "Kern Laser Systems" laser printers, in that the employer did not provide all affected employees with, and ensure the use of, laser protective eyewear while working in the vicinity of the laser printers. c. Building C, Paint Department: On or about July 17, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed an employee to corrosive hazards associated with "Matthews Paint" Undercoat 74 770SP, "Matthews Paint" Catalyst 74 766SP and "PPG" DP402LF Epoxy Primer Catalyst, in that the employer did not ensure that the affected painter use chemical protective goggles, or in lieu thereof, safety glasses and a face shield while mixing chemicals.