Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101450 E01 I Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Inspection Nr: 1130019.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $7,275.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 35
Abatement Date: 09/01/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 09/12/2016
Final Order: 07/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/07/2017 | $7,275.00 | 09/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/15/2016 | $12,471.00 | 09/14/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/2016 | $12,471.00 | 09/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1)(i): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which were capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in that laboratory: Locaion: 1 Greenwich Park, Shelton, CT 06484. Each section of the Chemical Hygiene Plan was not implemented for every employee exposed to health hazards associated with xylene, acetic acid, and alcohols, in the processing area while changing solutions in the stainers and paraffin wax processer.