Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100133 A01 Eye and face protection.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,605.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 1460
Substance: 2085
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $2,500.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $7,605.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $7,605.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, acids, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) SS Industries - On or about October 20, 2016, an employee pouring concentrated Brightener, a corrosive, into 5 gallon buckets for cleaning metal handrails, was exposed to chemical burns to the face and eyes. b) SS Industries - On or about November 1, 2016, an employee tack welding was exposed to eye injuries from flying sparks and ultraviolet radiation. c) SS Industries - On or about November 1, 2016, employees were exposed to injuries to the face and eyes while using handheld grinders and disc sanders on metal parts. d) SS Industries - On or about November 1, 2016, an employee, operating the Ajan plasma cutting table was exposed to eye injuries from flying sparks and ultraviolet radiation. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.