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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q06 III Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1133193.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $17,300.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 06/30/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/08/2016 | $17,300.00 | 06/30/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $35,000.00 | 06/30/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii): Employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had not received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition have competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I) and/or the employer did not so certify: a) Distillation Room: Employees who acted as hazardous materials technicians when they tried to control a reaction and stop the release of hydrogen sulfide vapors were not provided 24 hours of training as described in the standard, on or about March 11, 2016. UNGERER & COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF AN EQUIVALENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN INSPECTION NUMBER 909481, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 2, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 110 N COMMERCE WAY, BETHLEHEM, PA.