Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 H01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1041368.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/05/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 08/03/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2015 | $2,250.00 | 09/05/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/03/2015 | $4,500.00 | 09/05/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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: Employees exposed to methylene chloride when cleaning equipment and glass in the lab shall be required to wear chemical splash goggles/face shields and hand protection(silver coated, poly vinyl acetate or Viton gloves would be recommended)