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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261127 M01 Cadmium
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Inspection Nr: 1245184.015
Citation: 01011C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 19
Abatement Date: 01/12/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 01/12/2018
Final Order: 04/29/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0491
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/29/2019 | $0.00 | 01/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/22/2018 | $0.00 | 01/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2017 | $0.00 | 01/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1127(m)(1): Hazard communication. The employer shall include cadmium in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of cadmium and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (m)(4) of this section. The employer shall provide information on at least the following hazards: cancer; lung effects; kidney effects; and acute toxicity effects. a) On August 2, 2017, American Demolition Corporation did not provide employees with training and information which addressed the health hazards of cadmium, including but not limited to cancer and adverse effects to renal and respiratory systems as well as acute toxicity effects. Employees performing torch cutting and assisting in torch cutting activities were exposed to airborne levels of cadmium exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit.