Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101048 E01 I Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1309219.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/17/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2018 | $5,000.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2018 | $9,959.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(e)(1)(i): The employer did not establish regulated areas where the concentration of airborne formaldehyde exceeded either the TWA or the STEL and/or did not post all entrances and access ways with signs as required. a) Glue Mixing Area: On or about May 9, 2018 and at times prior to, the employer failed to establish regulated areas with appropriate signage for employees exposed to Formaldehyde above the 8 hour time weighted average OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit and OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit while conducting glue mixing job tasks.