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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1630323.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $55,810.00
Current Penalty: $11,162.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 05/04/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 04/13/2023
Final Order: 07/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: E200
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/24/2023 | $11,162.00 | 05/04/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2023 | $55,810.00 | 05/04/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2023 | $55,810.00 | 05/04/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: At the facility at 238 Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA: On and before February 1, 2023, production employees did not wear easily removable flame-retardant and non-static-generating clothing in areas where combustible dust was present. Employees are exposed to combustible dust flash fire hazards while working on production lines, cleaning equipment, emptying the central vacuum, and replacing bags in dust collecting equipment. Bi-Qem, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 1910.132(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1576814, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 238 Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA.