Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: a) Throughout the facility - On or about September 11, 2014, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the chemical-specific health and physical hazards associated with but not limited to powdered Vanadium Pentoxide, powdered Vanadium Aluminum, powdered Chromic Oxide, powdered Chromium Aluminum, powdered Molybdenum, powdered Molybdenum Aluminum, powdered Aluminum, powdered Cobalt, powdered Cobalt Aluminum, powdered Titanium, and Respirable Dust (PNOR - Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated) at the time of their working in the sizing, mixing, melting, and cleaning areas of the powdered metal alloy plant. 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.