Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1436552.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/15/2020
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 05/07/2020
Final Order: 07/07/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/07/2021 | $0.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/14/2020 | $0.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2020 | $0.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: On or about October 7, 2019, in the residential bathroom located at Hampton Place Apartments, 395 North Perry Parkway, Perry, GA, an employee was exposed to hand injury and a skin irritation hazard while using a highly flammable Lacquer Thinner consisting of a Toluene, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, MEK, and Glycol Ether mixture to clean and resurface bathroom bathtubs and counter tops. The employer did not ensure employees wore adequate hand protection. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).