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Standard Cited: 19101027 D01 I Cadmium
Inspection Nr: 1091473.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,900.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/13/2016
Gravity: 5
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 | $2,900.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2016 | $3,500.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(i): The employer did not determine whether any employee was exposed to cadmium at or above the action level: a) In the Production, Cut Off, and Finishing Areas - On October 21, 2015, air monitoring determined that a metal pourer was exposed to airborne cadmium in excess of the OSHA Action level. Prior to this OSHA monitoring, no initial determination of the extent of airborne cadmium exposure had been done to determine if any employees were exposed to airborne cadmium concentrations at or above the action level of 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (2.5 µg/m3). Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.