Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01
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Inspection Nr: 1583561.015
Citation: 02006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,252.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/16/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/17/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 10/07/2022
Final Order: 01/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/05/2024 | $0.00 | 10/17/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/12/2022 | $7,252.00 | 10/17/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2022 | $7,252.00 | 10/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer shall ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200: At a facility located at 207 N. Mill Street, Saukville, WI 53080; the employer did not ensure employees were provided information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 when Furnace Operators and Spinner Operators were assigned to workplaces where they were exposed to chromium (VI) during the melting and pouring of stainless steel alloys. Employees exposed to hexavalent chromium were not provided information and training on the hazards associated with hexavalent chromium exposure; the purpose, selection, and use of respiratory protection and protective clothing, and measures employees can take to protect themselves.