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Standard Cited: 182065302 General Duty Clause and Workplace Safety Programs
Inspection Nr: 304193311
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/07/2001
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 22
Abatement Date: 05/17/2001
Gravity:
Report ID: 0552700
Contest Date: 05/14/2001
Final Order: 06/10/2002
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/10/2002 | $1,200.00 | 05/17/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/2001 | $1,200.00 | 05/17/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2: The employer did not furnish to each employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death or serious injury to employees: A working eyewash station was not available near where an alkaline (pH = 13) cleaner was dispensed in the generating room. Also, an eyewash was not available in the chemical room where a number of caustic chemicals were dispensed. Abatement Note: An eyewash capable of furnishing fifteen minutes of flushing fluid to the eyes shall be made available for emergency use within ten seconds of the hazardous work area. Eyewashes and showers should be located as close as possible to the hazard, and on the same level. The more hazardous the material, the closer in time and distance the unit should be. For strong acids (pH<1) or bases (pH>12), the unit should be immediately adjacent to the hazard. The eyewash should be designed so that both hands can be free to assist in the irrigation of the eyes. The flushing fluid temperature should be tepid or lukewarm (between 60oF and 95oF) and should not exceed 100oF. The water pressure should not exceed 25 pounds per square inch (PSI).