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) At the facility: On January 26, 2013, and times theretofore, an employee used a cutting torch to cut used chemical drums resulting in a fatal explosion when the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program describing how chemical information and training criteria would be met, exposing employees to a chemical flammability and explosion hazard. b) At the facility: On January 26, 2013, and times theretofore, employees were exposed to formaldehyde, a carcinogen and N-methylacetamide (manufacturer recommended exposure limit 1 ppm TWA) while cutting and using drums of Dow 890-SL sealant, when the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program describing how chemical information and training criteria would be met, exposing employees to dermal and inhalation hazards. c) At the facility: On January 26, 2013 and times theretofore, employees used petroleum distillates (PEL 500 ppm) in 142 Solvent 66/3 in the parts washer when the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program describing how chemical information and training criteria would be met, exposing employees to dermal and inhalation hazards.