Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 1417910.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,031.00
Current Penalty: $1,516.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 01/14/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/07/2020 | $1,516.00 | 01/14/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2019 | $3,031.00 | 01/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. On or about 24 July 2019, the employer failed to provide suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes and neutralizing spilled electrolyte. This exposed employees to injury from corrosive materials such as battery acid during servicing/charging of both the powered industrial truck batteries and the semi truck batteries. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).