Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1678654.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 933
Abatement Date: 01/22/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2024 | $7,500.00 | 01/22/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2023 | $12,278.00 | 01/22/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Throughout the facility - On or about June 22, 2023, employees work near and adjacent to the plant wide ammonia refrigeration system. Employees did not receive effective hazard communication information and training. (b) Primary production rooms and docks - On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to the chemical hazards of DeVere Security Floor Treatment (Oxidizer and Eye Irritant). Employees did not receive effective hazard communication information and training. (c) Throughout the facility - On or about June 22, 2023, employees work near and adjacent to compressed gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The employees did not receive effective hazard communication information and training. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).