Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261127 M04 III Cadmium
Inspection Nr: 1245177.015
Citation: 01007F
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 09/12/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 01/18/2018
Final Order: 08/12/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: C141
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/2019 | $0.00 | 09/12/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/30/2018 | $0.00 | 02/12/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2017 | $0.00 | 02/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007F Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1127(m)(4)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of elements listed in paragraphs (A) through (H) of this section: a) On July 6, 2017, the employer did not provide information and training regarding Cadmium, covering the elements listed in paragraphs (A) through (H) of this section; including but not limited to the quantity, location, and nature of operations that could result in cadmium exposure; applicable engineering controls and work practices; specific measures to protect against exposures; aspects of respiratory protection; the medical surveillance program and access to related records. Employee(s) were exposed to cadmium when conducting lead-based paint abatement via manual scraping or sandblasting methods. Air monitoring conducted on August, 22, 2017, indicated that abatement workers, were exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average level of cadmium up to 0.0004 mg/m3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).