Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260062 L01 II Lead
Inspection Nr: 1219220.015
Citation: 01009C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/27/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 10/02/2017
Final Order: 04/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/05/2018 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/05/2017 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2017 | $0.00 | 10/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who were subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who were subject to exposure to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g., lead arsenate, lead azide) in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not train each employee subjected to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. 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.