Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1662572.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,696.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/07/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2023 | $5,000.00 | 08/07/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2023 | $6,696.00 | 06/07/2023 | 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: On or about April 11, 2023, An employee conducting janitorial work activities, was exposure to hazardous chemicals and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program with at least a description of how the criteria for the following requirements would be met by the company: a) use of labels and other forms of warning, b) access to safety data sheets, c) provision of hazardous chemical information and training to employees, d) maintenance of an updated list of hazardous chemicals present at the facility, e) methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. f) methods the employer will use to inform other employers on-site on their precautionary measures to protect employees during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies, the labeling system used in the workplace and to provide other employers on-site access to safety data sheets.