Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101027 M04 Cadmium
Inspection Nr: 1091473.015
Citation: 01009C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/13/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/20/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Substance: C141
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2016 | $0.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2016 | $0.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4): The employer did not institute and ensure participation in an understandable training program for employees potentially exposed to cadmium in that they were not informed of the required elements in section (m)(4)(iii)(A) thru (H) with a retained record of the covered content prior to assignment to and at least annually thereafter for work activities in cadmium exposure areas: a) In the Production Area - On or about October 21, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that employees, exposed to airborne cadmium concentrations above the action level concentration of 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (2.5 µg/m^3), could demonstrate knowledge of the information outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(A)-(H). Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.