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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 F03 I Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1580830.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $130,524.00
Current Penalty: $90,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 03/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/12/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 02/07/2023 | $90,000.00 | 03/31/2023 | Willful | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/12/2022 | $90,000.00 | 12/30/2022 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2022 | $130,524.00 | 10/14/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(f)(3)(i):The employer did not implement procedures to detect leaks of methylene chloride in the workplace and did not make provisions to contain any spills and to safely dispose of any methylene chloride contaminated waste materials: Prep Lab: On or about February 28, 2022, and at times thereafter, the employer did not implement procedures to detect leaks of MC that were reoccurring from Buchi Concentrator machines located in various areas of the Prep Lab. Provisions to contain these spills and safely dispose of the waste from these leaks were not established by the employer.