Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1323204.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/02/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $7,886.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/20/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/20/2018 | $7,886.00 | 11/02/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2018 | $12,934.00 | 10/11/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(c): Personal protective equipment was not of safe design and construction for the work to be performed: 30 liter polishers, US Tsubaki, 106 Lonczak Dr., Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before June 18, 2018, employees operating the 30 liter polishers were provided aprons for splash protection and the aprons did not cover their legs. Polisher operator's legs and feet were exposed to a burn hazard from the hot fluid, up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit, when opening relief valves and opening the top of the polishers.
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