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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 1133825.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,443.00
Current Penalty: $2,066.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/16/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/31/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/31/2016 | $2,066.00 | 09/16/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2016 | $3,443.00 | 09/16/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about March 24, 2016, in the chemical room, employees were exposed corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Tru Temp XL, Safe Scrub ST, Oxyprime, Almco 2250-1 Cleaning Compound, and Formula 409 Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner, and the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching and/or flushing of the eyes (eyewash station) and/or body (safety shower) for immediate emergency use. The employer only provided eyewash bottles which were not suitable eyewash facilities in that it does not provide a continuous flushing of the eye for 15 minutes.