Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 G08 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1665712.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1200
Abatement Date: 08/30/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/26/2023
Final Order: 09/18/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/18/2024 | $16,131.00 | 08/30/2024 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/30/2023 | $15,625.00 | 11/21/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2023 | $15,625.00 | 11/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): On or about April 24, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that copies of required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemicals were readily accessible during each work shift to employees in their work area when the company relied on a QR code for employees to access safety data sheets, but employees do not have cell service in the building. Binders of safety data sheets are kept in some areas, but were not available in each work area. Hard copies are available in the safety office, at the front of the plant outside of each work area.