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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q02 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1536642.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $7,314.75
Issuance Date: 11/19/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 02/28/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2310
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2021 | $7,314.75 | 02/28/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2021 | $9,753.00 | 01/10/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2):The employer did not adequately develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which addressed the following minimum requirements of this standard: 1910.120(q)(2)(ii): At the Waste Water Area within U.S. Tsubaki located at 106 Lonczak Drive, Chicopee, MA: On June 11, 2021 and at times prior, the Emergency Response Plan did not contain clearly defined personnel roles, lines of communication, or provisions for employee training. Waste Water Technicians are expected to respond to uncontrolled releases of sulfuric acid for the purpose of stopping the release without a fully developed emergency response plan in place.