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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01
Inspection Nr: 1565093.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $5,801.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/17/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/12/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/12/2022 | $5,801.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2022 | $5,801.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200: Welding shop employees were exposed chromium (VI) related health hazards. The employer failed to provide training in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard for all employees who were exposed to chromium (VI): 1) Employee #1 performed welding on stainless steel and was exposed to chromium (VI) 19 times the PEL. The employee's 8-hour TWA exposure was 95 ug chromium (VI) per cubic meter of air. 2) Employee #2 performed welding on stainless steel and was exposed to chromium (VI) 2.8 times the PEL. The employee's 8-hour TWA exposure was 14 ug chromium (VI) per cubic meter of air. 3) Employee #3 performed welding on stainless steel and was exposed to chromium (VI) 2 times the PEL. The employee's 8-hour TWA exposure was 10 ug chromium (VI) per cubic meter of air. 4) Employee #4 performed welding on stainless steel and was exposed to chromium (VI) 1.8 times the PEL. The employee's 8-hour TWA exposure was 9 ug chromium (VI) per cubic meter of air.