Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1153795.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/31/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $1,200.00
Current Penalty: $840.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 22
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/22/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2016 | $840.00 | 08/31/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2016 | $1,200.00 | 08/31/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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) Plant: Employees were exposed to chemicals such as Triple which is corrosive to skin, and acetylene which is flammable. There was no written hazard communication program to describe how chemicals are to be labeled, how safety data sheets are to be maintained, and ensure employee training. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19