Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 L03 I Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1017331.015
Citation: 02008B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/13/2015
Gravity: 5
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 | $0.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/24/2015 | $0.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $0.00 | 08/13/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(3)(i): The employer did not inform each affected employee of the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1052 and the information available in its appendices and/or how to access or obtain a copy of it in the workplace: a) Upholstery Shop: Employees spray Premier Bond (PB980N) adhesive, which contains 50-65% of methylene chloride, on to foam and wood. The employees were not informed of the requirements of the standard and the information contained in the appendices, on or about, 3/18/15. b) Spray Finishing Shop: Employees conducting spray finishing operations in a powered ventilated spray paint booth were exposed to concentrations of methylene chloride in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 12.5 parts per million, and were not informed of the requirements of the standard and the information contained in the appendices, 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(l)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314674474, Citation Number 1, Item Number 11C, and was affirmed as a final order on January 20, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at North Arlington, New Jersey.