Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 H01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1046746.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 08/19/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/05/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/05/2015 | $0.00 | 08/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2015 | $0.00 | 08/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to methylene chloride, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it: a) On or about 3/31/15, employees were exposed to liquid splashes of SR-97 spot remover (contains > 50% methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and < 30% perchloroethylene) to his hands and torso. The employer did not provide a chemical resistant apron (covers from the chest to the knees) and gauntlet gloves (covers the hands and upper arms). ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED