Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 F06 II Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 976490.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 10/29/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/25/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/24/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0520
Substance: 2587
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/24/2014 | $3,750.00 | 11/25/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/29/2014 | $5,000.00 | 11/25/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the 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, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical(s): a) Waste Water Treatment Plant - On or about September 11, 2014, the employer, producing powdered metal alloys, had not identified the contents for the hazardous chemical in the bulk tote next to the Calcium Oxide, Lime, hopper, containing Iron Sulfate, an acidifying agent used to adjust the waste water pH, or the contents of all of the large bulk tanks of the treated cooling water for return to the plant melt lines. 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, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
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