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Standard Cited: 19101000 E Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1621467.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 03/10/2023
Final Order: 12/19/2024
Emphasis:
Substance: 1631
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 12/19/2024 | $0.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2023 | $0.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2023 | $0.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): (a)Worksite: On or about August 29th, 2022 at the Kessler Thermometer, in the mercury distillation/filling area. Employees were working with mercury in open area without the use of a chemical fume hood or local ventilation to capture the mercury fumes/vapors generated during the process. (b)Worksite: On or about August 29th, 2022 at the Kessler Thermometer, in the mercury sealing area. Employees were working with mercury without the use of a chemical fume hood or local ventilation operating sufficiently to capture the mercury fumes/vapors generated during the process. The required face velocity of a chemical fume hood is 200 feet per minute, the measured face velocity was 85 feet per minute. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.