Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1604886.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 01/06/2023
Final Order: 02/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/09/2024 | $0.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/13/2023 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): On or about June 13, 2022, employees who were engaged in the flushing out the Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) from Pump #1 were not protected in the following ways: a) At ClO2 Pump #1, employees were exposed to splashing from the release of ClO2 liquid from the piping and the vapors emitted in the air from the ClO2. b) Employees connecting an industrial water hose to the exterior drainpipe of the ClO2 Pump #1 were exposed to ClO2 liquid released from the piping and vapors.