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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 D02 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1424740.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,525.00
Current Penalty: $6,308.50
Issuance Date: 12/23/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 02/11/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2020 | $6,308.50 | 02/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2019 | $8,525.00 | 02/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride: TAPE EDGE DEPARTMENT: On or about and at times prior to August 22, 2019, employees regularly used methylene chloride-based adhesive to adhere pillow tops to mattresses. The employer had not conducted an initial exposure assessment to determine the employees' exposure to methylene chloride.