Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260055 A Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists.
Inspection Nr: 1369175.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/22/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,713.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/09/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 0560
Substance: C730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/09/2019 | $3,713.00 | 05/22/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2019 | $5,304.00 | 05/22/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.55(a): Employee(s) were exposed to material(s) at concentrations above those specified in the Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants for 1970 of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists: On or about December 31, 2018, employees engaged in electrical installation operations were exposed to carbon monoxide buildup, which may have been produced by a gasoline fueled, 4000 watt Predator Generator Model no. 4000, Item no. 68527/68528 and/or propane heaters left running overnight. These employees became ill with symptoms of headaches, severe weakness, chest pain, nausea and shortness of breath, which are characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning. Two employees were subsequently taken to a local hospital and were diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. Based on the blood carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels of these employees, OSHA has determined that their exposure exceeded the Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) for carbon monoxide. (a) Joshua Leitte, Foreman, Electric Service of Colorado LLC (Employee "A" (Sample S25637)) was exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) during a 360 minute occupational exposure at a mean calculated 197.1 ppm CO level (SAE = 0.318). The %COHb in the employee's blood reached a calculated peak level of 24.5%. Atmospheric pressure, height, weight, activity levels, tobacco smoking behavior, and other factors were taken into account. The 8-hour TWA exposure was 147.8 ppm CO (SAE = 0.318), which is 2.96 times the OSHA PEL of 50 ppm CO. (b) Mario Thomas, Electrician Apprentice, Electric Service of Colorado LLC (Employee "B" (Sample S25638)) was exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) during a 420 minute occupational exposure at a mean calculated 135.6 ppm CO level (SAE = 0.152). The %COHb in the employee's blood reached a calculated peak level of 18.6%. Atmospheric pressure, height, weight, activity levels, tobacco smoking behavior, and other factors were taken into account. The 8-hour TWA exposure was 118.7 ppm CO (SAE = 0.153), which is 2.37 times the OSHA PEL of 50 ppm CO. Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).
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