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Standard Cited: 19101000 A02 Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1196888.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/18/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $2,535.00
Issuance Date: 05/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 06/08/2017
Final Order: 06/18/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 9135
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/18/2018 | $2,535.00 | 07/18/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/08/2017 | $12,675.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/18/2017 | $12,675.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (total dust) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 mg/m3: On or about February 24, 2017, an employee working in 2nd Steel Pour in the melt shop was exposed to total particulates at an 8-hour Time-Weighted Average (TWA) of 426.5 mg/m3 during the 445 minute sampling period. This is 28.43 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m3. Exposure calculations include a zero exposure increment for the 35 minutes not sampled.