Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260062 D02 IV Lead
Inspection Nr: 1711141.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/14/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/02/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 06/04/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/04/2024 | $0.00 | 07/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/14/2024 | $0.00 | 07/02/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(iv):Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required by 29 CFR 1926.62(d), and documented that the employee(s) performing any of the tasks listed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(iv) were not exposed to lead in excess of 2,500 micrograms per cubic meter, 50 times the Permissible Exposure Limit, the employer did not treat the employee(s) as if the employee(s) were exposed to lead in excess of 2,500 micrograms per meter cubed, and did not implement employee protective measures as prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v): a) On or about November 16, 2023, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. did not implement employee protective measures (including but not limited to respiratory protection, change areas, hand washing facilities, biological monitoring and training) as prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v) in the absence of an employee exposure assessment. Employees were exposed to lead during structural demolition of a building located at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085, where an employee was using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut a structural beam that had been covered with paint containing up to 0.15% lead. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.