Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1454362.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/09/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/13/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Substance: 1430
Substance: 1860
Substance: 2310
Substance: 2460
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 08/20/2020 | $3,500.00 | 10/13/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/13/2020 | $3,500.00 | 07/06/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/09/2020 | $5,398.00 | 07/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (a) On or about 12/27/19 at 350 Dewitt Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 employees plating bathroom hardware are exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Sulfuric acid, Hydrochloric acid 15-40%, Nitric acid 50-70% without being provided a written hazard communication program. (b) Employees spraying hardware in the spray booth area use hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Toluene 25 wt%, Xylene 25 wt%, and Ethyl acetate 15wt% without being provided a written hazard communication program. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.