Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 G08 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 994230.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/03/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 1371
Substance: 2150
Substance: 2460
Substance: K105
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2015 | $0.00 | 03/01/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $0.00 | 02/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): (This standard is incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.59) (a) Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Lagoon: On or about August 28, 2014, a material safety data sheet was not obtained and available, at the site, for Flex Seal spray sealant. Flex Seal contained flammable chemicals including toluene, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, acetone, heptane, isobutane, and propane. The Flex Seal was sprayed inside of a confined space (5' x 5' x 18.5') that was approximately 387 cubic feet in air volume plus 75 cubic feet of water volume below grade. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.