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Standard Cited: 19101048 L01 I Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1428493.015
Citation: 02004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2020 | $10,000.00 | 03/09/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(l)(1)(i): The employer did not institute medical surveillance programs for all employees exposed to formaldehyde at concentrations at or exceeding the action level or exceeding the STEL: (a) On or about September 10, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees whose measured exposures to formaldehyde continuously exceeded the OSHA Action Level, PEL, and STEL were placed into a medical surveillance program to monitor for the effects of overexposure, including respiratory irritation or sensitization, dermal irritation or sensitization, and eye and mucous membrane irritation. Abatement note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet.