Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1024450.015
Citation: 01015A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/01/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,580.00
Issuance Date: 03/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 06/26/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/26/2015 | $1,580.00 | 07/01/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/04/2015 | $2,200.00 | 04/16/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/12/2015 | $2,200.00 | 04/16/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015A 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) Throughout establishment - On or about 1/30/15, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, Devthane 379 (containing barium sulfate, and methyl n-amyl ketone), Amrex AR94 (containing N-butyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, toluene, and MEK), K-Kat 348 (containing 2-ethyl hexanoic acid), Sherwin Williams R2K4 Reducer (containing ethylbenzene, and xylene), Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover (containing methylene chloride), hydrofluoric acid, methanol, and xylene. A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Materials safety data sheets; AND 3) Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be complied. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors or workplace hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.