Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1730297.015
Citation: 01011A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/18/2024
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $4,839.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 09/12/2024
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/20/2024 | $4,839.00 | 09/18/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2024 | $4,839.00 | 09/18/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011A 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) Fabrication Area - On or about February 23, 2024, the employer did not implement, at the workplace, a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describe at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals: 2) Training of employees; 3) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 4) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and, 5) Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees. Employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to: respirable crystalline silica (quartz and cristobalite), Acetone and Superior Polyester Adhesive and Filler (containing Styrene and Ethyl benzene). 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.