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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01
Inspection Nr: 989981.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,970.00
Current Penalty: $1,485.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 09/30/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 03/06/2015
Final Order: 10/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0685
Substance: 0691
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/15/2015 | $1,485.00 | 09/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/12/2015 | $2,970.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2015 | $2,970.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200: a) Mercury Products Corp. in Schaumburg, IL did not provide the required information and training on the hazards of hexavalent chromium to affected employees, including MIG welders and polishers. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.