Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1664817.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $8,929.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/01/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2023 | $4,000.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2023 | $8,929.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A 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) Throughout facility - On or about 4/26/23, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Casella Blue Premium Aqua Enamel (containing 2-butoxyethanol, methyl alcohol, and sec-butyl alcohol, Spray Nine Heavy Duty Cleaner and Degreaser (containing dipropylene glycol monbutyl ether, and ethoxylated alcohols) and welding fumes (including iron and manganese). A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning, 2) Safety Data Sheets AND 3) Employee information and training will be met. 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 must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED