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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 F06 II Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1511646.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,642.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2021 | $2,500.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2021 | $4,642.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical (a) On or about January 25, 2021, the employer did not maintain accurate labelling of chemicals present on Line E-2 in the workplace which would provide employees with useful information regarding the hazards of the chemicals used on Line E-2. The employer had not changed labelling on line E-2 from Hernon HPS 1200 to Godfrey & Wing ElecFlex 440, a change that had occurred 1 year prior. This exposed employees to contact with chemical hazards from which medical conditions such as allergic contact dermatitis may occur.