Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 L01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1350711.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,210.00
Current Penalty: $4,084.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/21/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2019 | $4,084.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2019 | $10,210.00 | 02/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride: a) Spraying Area - An employee was not provided information and training and was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was not provided information and training and was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018.