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Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 I Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 989981.015
Citation: 01009B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 190
Abatement Date: 03/30/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 03/06/2015
Final Order: 10/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 0430
Substance: 0435
Substance: 0685
Substance: 1040
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/15/2015 | $0.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/12/2015 | $0.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2015 | $0.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile and maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: a) Mercury Products Corp. in Schaumburg, IL, did not provide as part of their Hazard Communication Plan a master list or inventory of all the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place using a product identifier that is cross-referenced with the appropriate safety data sheet. Mercury Products Corp. and contract employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, 100% acetone when used as a solvent/cleaner, 1st Ayd heavy duty degreaser (contains 2-butoxyethanol, n-butane, isopropyl alcohol and propane), Sunnyside denatured alcohol solvent (contains ethyl acetate, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, and light aliphatic naphtha) for cleaning metals parts. Employees in polishing and finishing were exposed to Hubercarb calcium carbonate (limestone powder) containing up to 2% crystalline quartz silica. Press operators and set-up men were exposed to lube oils, such as WD-40. MIG welders were exposed to welding gases, such as nitrogen, in addition to welding fumes (containing manganese, iron oxide, nickel and chromium). Polishers were exposed to metal particulates including manganese and chromium. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).