Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 997653.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 03/31/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 04/13/2015
Final Order: 01/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 2260
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/08/2016 | $0.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/20/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) Caustic Department: The employer did not ensure that employees (maintenance) were wearing protective clothing that was resistant to corrosive liquids while breaking into lines and equipment containing corrosive liquids such as 70 percent caustic solution as determined on or about October 10, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.