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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101450 F04 I C Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
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Inspection Nr: 1476386.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 09/17/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/21/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2085
Substance: 2260
Substance: 2310
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/21/2020 | $0.00 | 09/17/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2020 | $0.00 | 09/17/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C): Employee training did not include the measures employees could take to protect themselves from the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area, including specific procedures implemented to protect employees from hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and taste sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without effective training on safe work practices on recognizing the physical and chemical properties of the hazardous chemicals used.