Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or 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, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical: (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 each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings, including but not limited to the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained therein, appropriate precautions, personal protective equipment needed while handling and at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals. The bulk storage room contained five Chart MVE 1842P-150 tanks and numerous shipper or Dewar containers that contained liquid nitrogen and were not labeled with the appropriate information and hazard warnings. Liquid nitrogen is a simple asphyxiant and displaces oxygen. This condition exposed employees to the hazards associated with liquid nitrogen.