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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101047 J01 III Ethylene oxide.
Inspection Nr: 1721448.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 34
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2024 | $7,000.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/2024 | $11,292.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1047(j)(1)(iii): Employers shall include EtO in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of EtO and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(3) of this section: a) On or about January 17, 2024, and at times prior, Jorgensen Laboratories, LLC., employees were exposed to Ethylene Oxide while performing loading and unloading tasks for the sterilization of medical equipment. The employer did not include Ethylene Oxide in the company's Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM).