Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1217553.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $7,967.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/02/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215300
Contest Date: 01/19/2018
Final Order: 01/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/09/2019 | $2,500.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/25/2018 | $7,967.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2017 | $7,967.00 | 10/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: On or about June 14, 2017, at the pool pump room area, employees were using the following corrosive products without training or personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves as indicated in the safety data sheet, during pool water treatment operations: a. Employees pour Smart muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) and add Leslie's granulating powder (calcium hypochlorite) in the pool pit. b. Employees add Pool Fresh chlorinating 3 inch tablets (trichloro-s-triazinetrione) inside the pool skimmers. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.