Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19151000 A01 Air contaminants
Inspection Nr: 439012.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 10/17/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2012 | $1,960.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/17/2012 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.1000(a)(1): The employee's exposure to a substance listed in Table Z, exceeded the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for that substance. (a) Aboard the F.V. Clipper Epic, starboard companion way deck; On or about May 17, 2012 an employee died of overexposure to carbon monoxide gases produced from gasoline powered pressure washer engine exhaust. The 8 hour TWA exposure was approximately 555.9 ppm carbon monoxide, which is 11.12 times the OSHA PEL of 50 ppm. The employee was pressure washing paint chips off of the wheel house on the deck and the area was enclosed in plastic and not ventilated.
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