Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1621467.015
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $3,125.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 04/13/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 03/10/2023
Final Order: 12/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1631
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 12/19/2024 | $3,125.00 | 04/13/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2023 | $6,250.00 | 04/13/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2023 | $6,250.00 | 04/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) At the workplace, on or about September 12, 2022. Employees working with Mercury were not trained on the hazards of Elemental Mercury. Employees working with Mercury and Hydrofluoric Acid were not trained on how to safely handle, identify, and protect themselves from exposure to Hydrofluoric Acid and Mercury. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.