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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.

Inspection Nr: 1161788.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 08/17/2016 2

Initial Penalty: $7,000.00

Current Penalty: $7,000.00

Issuance Date: 07/29/2016

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 08/25/2016

Emphasis:

Substance: 0170

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	07/29/2016	$7,000.00	08/17/2016	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: On or about July 6, 2016, an employee operating an impact wrench to remove a fitting on the liquid withdrawal valve on an ammonia nurse tank was exposed to an ammonia release causing respiratory irritation and skin burns and the employer did not ensure the use of personal protection equipment.

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