Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H03 III Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1238390.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/06/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,605.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/18/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/18/2017 | $7,605.00 | 12/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2017 | $12,675.00 | 12/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: Employees working in the acid load bay were exposed to chemical hazards while checking fluid levels in tanks because they were not adequately trained in the measures to take to protect themselves.