Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1046944.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/18/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/09/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/09/2015 | $2,700.00 | 09/18/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2015 | $4,900.00 | 09/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances: On or about March 17, 2015, in Building #1, the employer provided employee(s) with improper hand protection exposing employee(s) to chemical and physical injuries. Instances include, but are not limited to the following: (a) In the EPTD Press area, an employee was observed using powder free disposable latex gloves while working with acetone to clean production parts (#K0249). (b) In the 3/6-stage Washer Pre-treatment Area, employee(s) were not provided the appropriate personal protective equipment when working with corrosives.