Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01 III
Inspection Nr: 999520.015
Citation: 01014B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/07/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 04/08/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0691
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2015 | $0.00 | 04/08/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/07/2015 | $0.00 | 04/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (1910.1200), and did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section: At the inspection site, where employees were exposed to chromium (VI) while melting chromium-containing metal and performing hot work on stainless steel, including oxylance cutting of stainless steel castings, information and training on the hazards of chromium (VI) was not provided, exposing employees to chromium (VI) inhalation and contact hazards.