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Standard Cited: 19101026 J03 II
Inspection Nr: 1692701.015
Citation: 01041B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/19/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 03/15/2024
Final Order: 09/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/11/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/21/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 041B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that bags or containers of waste, scrap, debris, and any other materials contaminated with chromium (VI) and cosigned for disposal were labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200: a) Production Area- Hexavalent Chrome Tank; On or about August 22, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hexavalent chromium hazards, in that the employer did not require employees to dispose of contaminated chromium (IV) towels, nitrile gloves, and other waste in a labeled container after employees batched chromium phosphate and were exposed to hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour TWA level that exceeded the permissible exposure level (PEL).