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Standard Cited: 19101027 K01 Cadmium
Inspection Nr: 314662677
Citation: 01023C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 07/28/2011
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 24
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: 023C Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(1): Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium: (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/3/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 507J4. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated cadmium dust. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 507 determined cadmium was present on a break room refrigerator handle. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of cadmium. This condition exposed employees to a cadmium 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 ensure that surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium. Employees abrasively blasted generators and small parts in Building 843B1. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated cadmium dust. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 843 determined cadmium was present on a break room refrigerator handle. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of cadmium. This condition exposed employees to a cadmium hazard. (c)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 surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 238F2. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated cadmium dust. Wipe sampling conducted in Building 238F1 determined cadmium was present on a computer desk top. Employees of 238F2 utilized the computer and break area of 238F1. The employer did not ensure that surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of cadmium. This condition exposed employees to a cadmium hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification