Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 1753419.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $9,678.60
Issuance Date: 11/07/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/21/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/21/2024 | $9,678.60 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/07/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. a. On or about June 7, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that cleaning and housekeeping staff that utilized injurious corrosive materials, including, but not limited to, Ecolab 66 Heavy Duty Alkaline Bathroom Cleaner and Disinfectant, Ecolab Stainblaster Grease Remover, Ecolab Liquid Laundry Chlorine Bleach, Ecolab Stainblaster Makeup Remover, Ecolab Liquid Laundry Built Detergent, Ecolab Liquid Laundry Sour with Iron Control, Ecolab Rapid Multi Surface Disinfectant Cleaner, Ecolab Stain Blaster Destainer, and Ecolab Liquid Laundry Softener, had an eyewash station within the work area for immediate emergency use. As a result, employees were exposed to contact with chemicals in the eyes and associated eye injuries.