Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 D01
Inspection Nr: 1738246.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/13/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/22/2024 | $0.00 | 11/13/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2024 | $0.00 | 11/13/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). a) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid. The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, and drying. b) Polishing Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid. The preparation of metal parts involves grinding, and polishing items that have been dipped in a chromic acid mixture. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.