Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1674680.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $26,786.00
Current Penalty: $26,786.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/11/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 2460
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2023 | $26,786.00 | 10/11/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about June 2, 2023, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA. Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA. ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1. Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2. Safety Data Sheets; 3. Employee information and training. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.