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Standard Cited: 19101000 E Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1196888.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 07/18/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 06/08/2017
Final Order: 06/18/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
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 | $0.00 | 07/18/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/08/2017 | $0.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/18/2017 | $0.00 | 07/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): 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. Engineering controls were not utilized to lower exposure levels.