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Standard Cited: 19101450 E03 III Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Inspection Nr: 1692701.015
Citation: 01048
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,531.00
Current Penalty: $5,531.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/19/2024
Gravity: 5
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 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/21/2024 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2024 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 048 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(iii): The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include a requirement that fume hoods and other protective equipment functioned properly and did not include specific measures that would be taken to ensure proper and adequate performance of such equipment: a) Laboratory: On or about August 22, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals, in that the employer did not provide employees with an operational fume hood that did not capture all fumes when required to work with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Phosphoric and Sulfuric Acid.