Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101048 L01 I Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1309219.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/17/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2018 | $5,000.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2018 | $9,959.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(l)(1)(i): The employer did not institute medical surveillance programs for all employees exposed to formaldehyde at concentrations at or exceeding the action level or exceeding the STEL: a) Glue Mixing Area: On or about May 9, 2018 and at times prior to, an employee was exposed to Formaldehyde vapors above the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit and OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit and the employer had not instituted a medical surveillance program.