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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 F02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1536642.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $68,265.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 01/31/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2310
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/31/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2021 | $68,265.00 | 01/10/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
1910.132(f)(2) The employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE: At the Waste Water Area within U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC. located at 106 Lonczak Drive, Chicopee, MA: On June 11, 2021 and at times prior, Waste Water Operators were exposed to chemical burn hazards due to not wearing protective body suits when performing maintenance tasks on 275 gallon totes of sulfuric acid. Waste Water Operators are required to perform a variety of procedures, including verifying sulfuric acid levels and tote exchange procedures on sulfuric acid totes. On June 11, 2021 a waste water technician, who was not wearing a a protective body suit, received severe chemical burn injuries on his arms, legs and trunk, while performing tasks in preparation to exchange a full 275 gallon sulfuric acid tote.