Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 1460
Substance: 2085
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $2,500.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $5,070.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $5,070.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, was not provided as necessary by reason of chemical hazards encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact: a) SS Industries - On or about October 20, 2016, an employee pouring concentrated Brightener, a corrosive, into 5 gallon buckets for cleaning metal handrails, was exposed to chemical burns to the head, arms, torso, and legs. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.