Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1321598.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,652.00
Current Penalty: $2,996.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/18/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/18/2018 | $2,996.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2018 | $6,652.00 | 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; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a) ColorCoat, Inc./Middlesex, NJ- Throughout the plant area: The employer did not provide adequate hand protection for employees using harmful chemicals to clean windows prior to spray painting. Employees used latex examination gloves while using the following chemicals: - R7K119 Lacquer Thinner (which contains 25% aliphatic hydrocarbons, 33% toluene, 21% Acetone, 5% Xylene, etc.) - Isopropyl alcohol 99% Condition observed on or about June 5, 2018.