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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 926643.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 09/03/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/21/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 10/30/2013
Final Order: 02/27/2014
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: A614
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/27/2014 | $1,400.00 | 10/21/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/05/2013 | $2,800.00 | 10/21/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/03/2013 | $2,800.00 | 10/21/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
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) ECOCO Inc. - The employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling of containers or hazardous chemicals: 2) Material safety data sheet(s) availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and, 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees. The employees who conducted packaging and compounding operations were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to SDA 40B 190 Proof Ethanol contains ethanol and t-butanol (Flashpoint 62F), triethanolmine, STEOL CS-460 contains sodium laureth sulfate (Flashpoint 78F), sorbitol and ammonium hydroxide (pH 13.8).