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Standard Cited: 19101027 L01 I A Cadmium
Inspection Nr: 1091473.015
Citation: 01011A
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: 06/30/2016
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 | 06/30/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2016 | $3,500.00 | 04/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who were or potentially were exposed to cadmium at or above the action level on 30 or more days per year (twelve consecutive months): a) In the Production Area - On or about October 21, 2015, a metal pourer was exposed to airborne cadmium in excess of the Action Level. The employer failed to institute a medical surveillance program for employees in this job, currently exposed to airborne cadmium concentrations at or above the action level concentration of 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (2.5 µg/m3) for more than 30 days per year. 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.