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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q09 I Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1600996.015
Citation: 01011A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $8,000.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $11,396.00 | 12/20/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(9)(i): Members of an organized and designated HAZMAT team and hazardous materials specialist did not receive a baseline physical examination and/or was not provided with medical surveillance as required in 29 CFR 1910.120(f): a. 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA - On or about May 31, 2022, employees assigned to the Emergency Response (ER) Team were not provided with baseline physical examination as required by 1910.120(f). Failure to ensure employees assigned to engage in offensive emergency actions were medically healthy enough to fulfill the obligations of emergency response exposes those employees to physical and psychological stressors that their bodies may not be able to handle potentially resulting in life threatening emergency. 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.