Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101450 F03 IV Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Inspection Nr: 1130019.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $7,275.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 35
Abatement Date: 09/01/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 09/12/2016
Final Order: 07/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/07/2017 | $7,275.00 | 09/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/15/2016 | $12,471.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/2016 | $12,471.00 | 09/07/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(iv): The employer did not inform laboratory employees of signs and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory: Location: 1 Greenwich Park, Shelton, CT 06484. Each laboratory employee exposed to health hazards was not informed of the signs and symptoms associated with exposure to chemicals used often in the histology laboratory including but not limited to acetic acid, alcohols, formaldehyde, and xylene.