Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1101745.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,850.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 05/27/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2016 | $3,850.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2016 | $5,500.00 | 04/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto; a. Employees in Building A were exposed to chemical hazards while breaking down heat exchangers containing residuals of hazardous chemicals, without being provided with or required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. b. Employees in Building A were exposed to cold burns while dipping heat exchanger parts into liquid nitrogen, without being provided with or required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.