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Standard Cited: 19101024 C01
Inspection Nr: 1718649.015
Citation: 01028A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $8,067.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/12/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 07/22/2024
Final Order: 01/29/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0365
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/29/2025 | $8,067.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/29/2024 | $8,067.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/2024 | $8,067.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 028A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1024(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of beryllium in excess of 0.2 �g/m3 calculated as an 8-hour TWA: a) On February 28, 2024, in the inside blasting building, an employee performing abrasive blasting activities was exposed to beryllium at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1.43 micrograms per cubic meter, 7.15 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium of 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter. Sampling was conducted for 278 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 202 minutes.