Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1448201.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $5,398.00
Issuance Date: 05/13/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date: 06/05/2020
Final Order: 07/10/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/10/2023 | $5,398.00 | 06/09/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/08/2020 | $5,398.00 | 06/09/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/13/2020 | $5,398.00 | 06/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks: (a)Custom Genetic Solutions, LLC at 40275 257th Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301: On or about and at times prior to November 20, 2019, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program was develop and implemented, which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures, such as but not limited to the following chemicals: (1) Liquid Nitrogen-a simple asphyxiant. Abatement Note: The written hazard communication program will also include: (1) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and, (2) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks. (3) The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section.