Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1357199.015
Citation: 01014A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/24/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
Substance: 8890
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2019 | $7,000.00 | 04/24/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2019 | $11,934.00 | 04/24/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014A 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: On or about October 31, 2018, and times prior thereto, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program which included the employee information and training, safety data sheets, labeling and the following provisions: a. a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet and, b. the methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. The hazard communication program would need to address chemicals at the facility such as but not limited to, natural gas liquids (NGLs) which contain ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and pentane; and hydrogen sulfide.