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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 998020.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/14/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 03/24/2015
Final Order: 12/15/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/15/2016 | $2,000.00 | 04/14/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/25/2015 | $3,080.00 | 04/14/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2015 | $3,080.00 | 04/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. a. On or about September 4, 2014, in the facility, employees were required to work with corrosive and hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and N,N-Dimethylethylamine (DMEA). The employer failed to provide and require the use of appropriate body protection including personal protective equipment which was protective against chemical contact.