Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1044357.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,890.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/28/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0527
Substance: 9130
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2015 | $1,890.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2015 | $4,200.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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: a) On or about March 5, 2015, Bigston Corporation did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to combustible toner dust and carbon black according to the requirements of the hazard communication standard. b) On or about March 5, 2015, Bigston Corporation did not provide training to employees by December 1, 2013 on the revised Safety Data Sheet format and content, as well as the new labeling elements as required by the revised hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.