Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1656422.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $2,812.80
Issuance Date: 08/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/19/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0560
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/11/2023 | $2,812.80 | 09/19/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2023 | $4,688.00 | 09/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) a) Lowe' s retail store, 265 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ: On or about March 14, 2023, an employee used gas-powered saws to cut concrete, while another employee assisted by spraying water on the saw cuts to control dust. The employees were exposed to carbon monoxide from the exhaust generated by the gasoline powered walk-behind saw and the gasoline-powered cut off saw and silica dust from the concrete, but the employer did not provide the required training.