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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 966352.015
Citation: 01014A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/21/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 10/28/2014
Final Order: 02/12/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 0372
Substance: 1430
Substance: 2040
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/12/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/21/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/21/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/21/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014A 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 April 4, 2014, an employee was not wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety goggles, rubber boots, chemical resistant rain suit with the hood over his hard hat and chemical resistant pants (Haverhill PPE Required Per Job Task Matrix) when an expansion joint failed and the employee was exposed to approximately 130 degree process chemicals, such as phenol, BPA, hydrochloric acid and acetone. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.