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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101018 K01 Inorganic arsenic.
Inspection Nr: 1099265.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date: 04/25/2016
Final Order: 10/25/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0260
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/25/2021 | $7,000.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/02/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/26/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/26/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of inorganic arsenic: a) Lunch Area: On or about October 16, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the hazards of ingestion, absorption and inhalation of inorganic arsenic while eating, drinking and taking breaks in areas with an accumulation of inorganic arsenic. The top of the microwave door showed a concentration of 52.850 micrograms of inorganic arsenic per 100 square centimeters of area sampled. The lunch table showed a concentration of 5.010 micrograms of inorganic arsenic per 100 square centimeters of area sampled. b) Bag Filling Area: On or about October 21, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the hazards of ingestion, absorption and inhalation of inorganic arsenic while eating and drinking in areas with an accumulation of inorganic arsenic. Pallets next to the bagging area where the employees' water and lunch are consumed showed a concentration of 224.740 micrograms of inorganic arsenic per 100 square centimeters of area sampled.