Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101048 H02 II A Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1068767.015
Citation: 01018A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,135.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/23/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2015 | $2,135.00 | 12/23/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2015 | $3,500.00 | 12/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(2)(ii)(A): Signs. Storage areas for contaminated clothing and equipment shall have signs bearing the following legend: DANGER FORMALDEHYDE-CONTAMINATED [CLOTHING] EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR DO NOT GET ON SKIN SCREEN PRINTING AREAS: On or about July 20, 2015, the employer had not posted signs where the used silk screens were stored to inform employees of the potential hazards of exposure to the formaldehyde on the screens from residual ink.