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Standard Cited: 19101026 I04 I
Inspection Nr: 1117781.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/12/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 282
Abatement Date: 05/15/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2016 | $6,000.00 | 05/15/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/12/2016 | $6,000.00 | 05/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI): (a) On January 14, 2016, the employer is failing to protect employees from ingestion hazards associated with chromium (VI). This was most recently documented at Abecs Springfield, Missouri location, when wipe sampling was performed with positive results of chromium (VI).Wipe sampling was performed in the break room, at the microwave and a refrigerator. Both wipe samples had amounts above the reporting limit. The reporting limit for chromium (VI) is 0.114 micrograms/sample. The microwave had a 0.2539 micrograms/sample and the refrigerator had 0.2861 micrograms/sample.