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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01 III
Inspection Nr: 1639269.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,465.00
Current Penalty: $1,788.00
Issuance Date: 03/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/01/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/12/2023 | $1,788.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/15/2023 | $4,465.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer had not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensured that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees. On or about December 15, 2022, the employer failed to provide training to include the health hazards associated with hexavalent chromium when employees were exposed to chromium (VI) when tack welding the stainless steel racks. An employee that did this operation was determined to be exposed to 0.057 �g/m3 of hexavalent chromium as an 8-hour TWA.