Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260062 F01 I Lead
Inspection Nr: 1219220.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/27/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 10/02/2017
Final Order: 04/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/05/2018 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/05/2017 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2017 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1)(i): Respirators were not used during periods when an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that a respirator was worn when an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times while performing iron worker assistant activities. The employee did not use a respirator during this period. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.