Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1007955.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/28/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 05/22/2015
Final Order: 12/21/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/21/2015 | $4,500.00 | 10/28/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/22/2015 | $3,500.00 | 06/18/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/01/2015 | $3,500.00 | 06/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a/ Dip station at the Lamination Area (lower level of facility at 4328 Bridgeton Industrial Park Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044): The employer failed to provide suitable gloves for employees who use product TC0118-06, which includes irritation of the eyes and potential harm if skin absorption occurs (rash, itching or dermatitis all listed on the chemical safety data sheet). b/ Shipping Department at 4328 Bridgeton Industrial Park Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044: Employees who manually add potable water to the individual battery cells belonging to forklifts such as the Caterpillar Forklift, m/n EP18T, s/n 6MM02656, were not wearing suitable hand protection.