Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101000 B02 Air contaminants.
Inspection Nr: 1058492.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/17/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/20/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/20/2015 | $0.00 | 11/17/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2015 | $0.00 | 11/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1000(b)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide listed in Table Z-2 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 3.8 microgram/ml for thiosulfate: (Thiosulfate is one the major metabolites of sulfide that is commonly in blood, therefore is the compound tested in Hydrogen Sulfide exposure) A) PMA Plant - An employee was exposed to hydrogen sulfide in excess of the ceiling concentration of 3.8 microgram/ml for thiosulfate when working on top the Blend Tanks 1&2 and dropping bags of Butaphalt-720 cross-linker with ingredient of hydrogen sulfide into the Blend Tanks 1&2. Elevated levels of thiosulfate (3.8 microgram/ml) were found.
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