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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101018 F01 Inorganic arsenic.
Inspection Nr: 1099265.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date: 04/25/2016
Final Order: 10/25/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0260
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/25/2021 | $7,000.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/02/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/20/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/20/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1018(f)(1): Regulated areas were not established where workers exposure to inorganic arsenic, without regard to the use of respirators, were in excess of the permissible limit: a) Dryer Area: On or about November 03, 2015, and at times prior, employees throughout the facility were exposed to inorganic arsenic exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air while performing general labor operations. The employer failed to establish regulated areas where workers were exposed to inorganic arsenic in excess of the PEL. b) Feed Conveyor Area: On or about November 03, 2015, and at times prior, employees throughout the facility were exposed to inorganic arsenic exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air while performing general labor operations. The employer failed to establish regulated areas where workers were exposed to inorganic arsenic in excess of the PEL. c) Screen House: On or about November 03, 2015, and at times prior, employees throughout the facility were exposed to inorganic arsenic exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air while performing screen change out operations. The employer failed to establish regulated areas where workers were exposed to inorganic arsenic in excess of the PEL. d) Bag Filling Area: On or about November 03, 2015, and at times prior, employees throughout the facility were exposed to inorganic arsenic exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter of air while performing bagging operations and collecting quality control samples. The employer failed to establish regulated areas where workers were exposed to inorganic arsenic in excess of the PEL.