Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 L01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1015287.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 07/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,200.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/07/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/2015 | $2,200.00 | 07/30/2015 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2015 | $2,800.00 | 07/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride: a) 45 East 45th street, New York, NY: The employer never provided initial formal training to employees exposed to methylene chloride during bathtub refinishing. Employees refinish bathtubs using Rock Miracle Paint and Varnish Remover which contains 88% methylene chloride. Condition noted on or about 12/17/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.