Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 999306.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/23/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 03/19/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 05/29/2015
Final Order: 06/13/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9901
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/13/2016 | $4,000.00 | 03/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/29/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/19/2015 | 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) Metal Grinding Areas, Factory Floor, EP Heller Company, 21-25 Samson Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for workers performing grinding operations exposed to carbon steel dust containing chemicals to include but not limited to chromium, zinc, and nickel. Condition observed on or about 10/8/2014.