Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1534207.015
Citation: 01015A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 11/23/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/31/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 1060
Substance: 1660
Substance: 2280
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2021 | $2,750.00 | 01/31/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/23/2021 | $5,461.00 | 01/12/2022 | 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) Main building, stone fabrication area - On or about June 22, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees. Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, engineered and natural stone products (contains crystalline silica), W. M. Barr Klean-Strip Acetone (contains acetone), Sunnyside Corporation Denatured Alcohol (contains ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol) and Superior Stone Products, Inc. Superior Polyesters Transparent Knife Grade Polyester Adhesive and Filler (contains styrene and ethylbenzene).