Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01 II
Inspection Nr: 1749202.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/02/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $4,033.50
Issuance Date: 09/05/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/30/2024
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/2024 | $4,033.50 | 12/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/05/2024 | $8,067.00 | 10/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii): Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees, in classifying the hazards of chromium (VI) at least the following hazards are to be addressed: Cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization: On or about May 21, 2024, at a facility located at 811 S. Neenah Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, WI; the employer did not communicate the hazards of chromium (VI) to Welder employees who were tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding on stainless steel. Employees were not aware of the health hazards of cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization associated with chromium (VI) exposure.