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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100133 A01 Eye and face protection.

Inspection Nr: 1161788.015

Citation: 01001C

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 08/17/2016 2

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

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	$0.00	08/17/2016	Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: 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 burns and the employer did not ensure the use of eye and face protection.

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