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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101047 D03 IV Ethylene oxide.
Inspection Nr: 1721448.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2024
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 | 07/17/2024 | $8,000.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/2024 | $11,292.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1047(d)(3)(iv): Monitoring for employees was not repeated at least every three months when initial monitoring revealed employee exposure above the 15 minute excursion limit: a) On or about January 17, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not conduct repeated air monitoring for Ethylene Oxide, after discovering that employees were exposed to Ethylene Oxide above the 15-minute excursion limit, while operating the Ethylene Oxide Gas 3 Sterilizer Machines.