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Standard Cited: 19101026 H03 II
Inspection Nr: 314662677
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 07/28/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/30/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(3)(ii): The employer did not prohibit the removal of chromium (VI) from protective clothing and equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means that disperse chromium (VI) into the air or onto an employee's body: (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/2/11, Hill Air Force Base did not prohibit the removal of chromium (VI) from protective clothing and equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means that disperse chromium (VI) into the air or onto an employee's body. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 220. The primer contained strontium chromate. The process generated chromium (VI) dust. Employees utilized a compressed air "blow down" system to blow dust from their protective clothing prior to exiting the abrasive blasting booth. The employer's "blow down" system did not have adequate floor exhaust ventilation, and as a result the method did not prevent the dispersion of chromium (VI) dust into the air. This condition exposed employees to a chromium (VI) hazard. (b)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/3/11, Hill Air Force Base did not prohibit the removal of chromium (VI) from protective clothing and equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means that disperse chromium (VI) into the air or onto an employee's body. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 507J4. The primer contained strontium chromate. The process generated chromium (VI) dust. Employees utilized a compressed air "blow down" system to blow dust from their protective clothing prior to exiting the abrasive blasting booth. The employer's "blow down" system did not have floor exhaust ventilation, and as a result the method did not prevent the dispersion of chromium (VI) dust into the air. This condition exposed employees to a chromium (VI) hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification