Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 H02 III
Inspection Nr: 989172.015
Citation: 01014B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/09/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 10/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/16/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/27/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(iii): Chromium (VI)-contaminated protective clothing or equipment was removed for laundering, cleaning, maintenance, or disposal; however, the employer did not ensure that it was stored and transported in sealed, impermeable bags or other closed, impermeable containers: The employer does not ensure that protective clothing or equipment contaminated with hexavalent chromium is removed for laundering, cleaning, or disposal and does not ensure that protective clothing or equipment is stored in sealed, impermeable bags or other closed, impermeable containers that are labeled with product identifiers, signal words, and hazard statements. This violation occurred on or about August 28, 2014, at times prior thereto and at times thereafter; when N-95 respirators and disposable gloves contaminated with hexavalent chromium were removed for disposal and placed in the trash.