Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 J02 I
Inspection Nr: 1708652.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $8,873.20
Issuance Date: 04/05/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/01/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 05/13/2024 | $8,873.20 | 07/01/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/01/2024 | $8,873.20 | 07/01/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2024 | $12,676.00 | 04/25/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(2)(i): Housekeeping - Cleaning methods. The employer shall ensure that surfaces contaminated with chromium (VI) are cleaned by HEPA-filter vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure to chromium (VI). a.) On or about November 7, 2023, the employer did not ensure that HEPA-filtered vacuums or wet methods were used for cleaning in the welding regulated area (V363 Hot End and V363 Tailpipe) in that employees dry sweep using a broom to clean their work floor at the end of each shift.