Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019C Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI): (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/1/11 and 3/16/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). Employees painted aircraft parts in Building 238F1. The primer contained strontium chromate. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 238F1 determined chromium (VI) was present on a computer mouse. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were free as practicable of chromium (VI). This condition exposed employees to a chromium (VI) hazard. (b)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/2/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts or painted aircraft in Building 220. The primer contained strontium chromate. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 220 determined chromium (VI) was present on a central bathroom faucet handle. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were free as practicable of chromium (VI). This condition exposed employees to a chromium (VI) hazard. (c)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/2/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). Employees painted trailer parts in Building 838. The primer contained strontium chromate. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 838 determined chromium (VI) was present on a restroom door handle. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were free as practicable of chromium (VI). This condition exposed employees to a chromium (VI) hazard. (d)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/16/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). Employees abrasively blasted generators and small parts or painted generators and small parts in Building 843B1. The primer contained strontium chromate. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 843 determined chromium (VI) was present on a restroom shower handle. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were free as practicable of chromium (VI). 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