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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 90005 A
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 311570220
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $3,150.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 03/17/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/20/2008
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0653510
Contest Date: 04/08/2008
Final Order: 06/11/2008
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0560
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/11/2008 | 03/20/2008 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2008 | $3,150.00 | 03/20/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 50-9-5.A, NMSA 1978 (New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act): Every employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees: On December 11, 2007 employees were exposed to concentrations of carbon monoxide in excess of 200 ppm for at least 5 continuous minutes during afternoon shifts in the warehouse at Pepsi Bottling Group. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends carbon monoxide exposure not exceed a 5 minute ceiling limit of 200 ppm due to potential cardiovascular system effects. Reference: Recommendations for occupational safety and health: Compendium of policy documents and statements. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 92-100. Feasible means of abatement would include regular scheduled maintenance of forklifts by experienced mechanics to ensure carbon monoxide emissions are kept as low as feasible and within safe operating limits. Date Corrected: Describe Corrective Action: