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Standard Cited: 19101028 E02 I Benzene.
Inspection Nr: 1274102.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 21
Abatement Date: 03/26/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0320
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/06/2018 | $0.00 | 03/26/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2018 | $0.00 | 03/26/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1028(e)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor each workplace and work operation to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of benzene to which employees may be exposed: a) At the facility, tank wash area: On October 31, 2017, tank cleaning ticket 21791917, during opening, assessment and cleaning of hazardous chemicals from unit 3422, the employer did not determine accurately the airborne concentrations of benzene to which employees may be exposed. (PEL 1 ppm, STEL 5 ppm, IDLH 500 ppm, human carcinogen). b) At the facility, tank wash area: On October 31, 2017, tank cleaning ticket 1876936, during opening, assessment and cleaning of hazardous chemicals from unit TCLU259417-3, the employer did not monitor each workplace and work operation to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of benzene to which employees may be exposed (PEL 1ppm, STEL 5 ppm, IDLH 500 ppm, human carcinogen).