Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 D01 I B Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1017331.015
Citation: 02005
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,780.00
Current Penalty: $7,546.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/13/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 07/23/2015
Final Order: 06/06/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/06/2016 | $7,546.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/24/2015 | $10,780.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $10,780.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i)(B): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employees exposure by taking personal breathing zone air samples that were representative of each employee's exposure: a) Upholstery Shop: The Employer did not determine exposure to concentrations of methylene chloride, for employees who conducted spray painting, using the chemical, Premier Bond PB980N, which contains 50-65% Methylene Chloride, on or about 3/18/15. STERLING SEATING, INC, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i)(B), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314674474, Citation Number 1, Item Number 12B, and was affirmed as a final order on January 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at North Arlington, New Jersey.