Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
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Inspection Nr: 1218360.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/02/2017
Initial Penalty: $8,465.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 09/26/2017
Final Order: 04/16/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/16/2018 | $0.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/28/2017 | $8,465.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2017 | $8,465.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) In the East Engine Room, workers' eyes and bodies were potentially exposed to anhydrous ammonia, a corrosive chemical. There was not suitable provision of emergency eyewash and safety shower, in-that there was no emergency eyewash and safety shower installed just outside the engine room's exit door (in accordance with IIAR Bulletin 109). (b) In the West Engine Room, workers' eyes and bodies were potentially exposed to anhydrous ammonia, a corrosive chemical. There was not suitable provision of emergency eyewash and safety shower, in-that there was no emergency eyewash and safety shower installed just outside the engine room's exit door (in accordance with IIAR Bulletin 109).