Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 992691.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,450.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/01/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 09/23/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/23/2015 | $2,450.00 | 06/01/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program, and it did not include the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) On or about August 28, 2014, throughout the facility, the employees unload, load, bag and mix chemicals which include, but are not limited to: diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, urea, and lambda cyhalothorin technical. The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program to meet the elements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(f),(g) and (h), nor was a hazardous chemical list developed as required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(I). Employees were exposed to dermal, inhalation and absorption hazards from exposure to said chemicals.