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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.

Inspection Nr: 1409283.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 11/29/2019 2

Initial Penalty: $9,661.00

Current Penalty: $9,661.00

Issuance Date: 11/01/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 5

Related Event Code (REC): R

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0418300

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/04/2019

Emphasis:

**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	11/01/2019	$9,661.00	11/29/2019	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: (a) On or about June 18, 2019 - Nitric Acid Railcar Loading Area, employees were exposed to nitric acid burn hazards when personal protective equipment to protect the body was not required nor used when emptying the knockout pot.

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