Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101048 H01 I Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1212759.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $6,338.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2017 | $6,338.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2017 | $6,338.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(1)(i): All contact of the eyes and skin with liquids containing 1 percent or more formaldehyde was not prevented by the use of chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde and the use of other personal protective equipment such as goggles and face shields, as appropriate to the operation: a) At the facility, where the employer did not ensure that goggles and face shields were used by employees handling formocresol. Formocresol was 37 percent formaldehyde.