Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101048 D01 I Formaldehyde.
Inspection Nr: 1041076.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/18/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2015 | $2,100.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2015 | $2,100.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i): Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde: a) In the K-Plant, on or about April 9, 2015 - The employer did not monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde. An employee designated as a Mixer Man was exposed to a formaldehyde in air concentration of 0.137 ppm calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure and monitoring was not conducted. b) In the K-Plant, on or about May 14, 2015 - The employer did not monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde. An employee designated as a Maintenance Mechanic was exposed to a formaldehyde in air concentration of 0.197 ppm calculated as a 15-min Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) and monitoring was not conducted.