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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101000 A02 Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1038247.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,780.00
Current Penalty: $2,205.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/25/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 07/16/2015
Final Order: 11/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/02/2015 | $2,205.00 | 06/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/22/2015 | $3,780.00 | 06/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2015 | $3,780.00 | 06/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) Respirable Fraction listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8-hour Time-Weighted Average concentration of 5 mg/m3 and Carbon Black in excess of the 8-hour Time-Weighted Average concentration of 3.5 mg/m3 for any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week and attenuated accordingly for extended work shifts in extended work weeks: (b) Carbon Black Area: On or about March 12, 2015, an employee conducting bagging and cleaning operations was exposed to Carbon Black at an 8 hour Time Weighted Average 13 mg/m3. A second employee was exposed to an 8 hour Time Weighted Average of 12 mg/m3. The employee was exposed over the 8 hour Time Weighted Average of 3.5 mg/m3 listed in Table Z-1. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED