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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 C
Inspection Nr: 1155212.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/20/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 12/29/2016
Final Order: 01/22/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Substance: 0691
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2018 | $2,100.00 | 04/20/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/03/2017 | $11,224.00 | 04/20/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2016 | $11,224.00 | 04/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(c): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) which exceeded 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour time-weighted average: Maintenance Garage - On or about June 22, 2016, employees welding with DURA-WELD Gold and Harris E316L-16 stainless steel rods on stainless steel truck beds and salt spreaders, or in the vicinity of such welding were exposed to concentrations of chromium (VI) which exceeded the PEL - a) An employee was exposed to airborne chromium (VI) at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) concentration of 13.4 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 2.67 times the PEL of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. b) An employee was exposed to airborne chromium (VI) at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) concentration of 52.8 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 10.56 times the PEL of 5 micrograms per cubic meter.