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Standard Cited: 19101052 G03 I Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1350711.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/21/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2019 | $0.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2019 | $0.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(g)(3)(i): The employer did not select and provide to employees, the appropriate atmosphere-supplying respirator specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A) and selected or used half masks: a) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and was wearing a half face air purifying respirator, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and was wearing a half face air purifying respirator, on or about November 20, 2018.