Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 H01 Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1024450.015
Citation: 01012B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/01/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,200.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 06/26/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | 3: Supreme Court | 06/26/2015 | $0.00 | 07/01/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/04/2015 | $2,200.00 | 03/24/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/12/2015 | $2,200.00 | 03/24/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): The employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment which is resistant to methylene chloride, and ensure that each affected employee used it, when it was needed to prevent MC-induced skin or eye irritation. Eye and face protection shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.133. a) Field site (customer's homes) - On or about 1/30/15 - employees working with Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover (containing 75% methylene chloride) were not provided with protective clothing and equipment which was resistant to methylene chloride. Employees work their regular street clothes and latex gloves. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED