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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1364379.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $5,304.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 04/04/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 03/29/2019
Final Order: 01/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/27/2020 | $5,304.00 | 04/04/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/09/2019 | $5,304.00 | 04/04/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2019 | $5,304.00 | 04/04/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) On or about January 8, 2019, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees. Employees were required to work with plating chemicals and exposed to hazardous materials, including hexavalent chromium, cyanide and nitric acid.