Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A 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) Nickoles Well #1: On December 17, 2015 and times prior, employees were exposed to nitrogen, natural gas and natural gas condensates during the manual gauging of a natural gas separator tank. The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program. ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1. Labeling and other forms of warnings; 2. Safety Data Sheets; 3. Employee information and training. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request.