Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1560050.015
Citation: 01019
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,702.00
Current Penalty: $4,591.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 06/07/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 05/13/2022
Final Order: 03/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/24/2023 | $4,591.00 | 06/07/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/13/2022 | $8,702.00 | 06/07/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/13/2022 | $8,702.00 | 06/07/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2022 | $8,702.00 | 06/07/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134: The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was observed on or about 10/26/2021. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to including, but not limited to, the following chemicals daily: a) Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility. Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis. b) Combustible dust: The processing of paper products during baling operations generated combustible dust. c) Paper Testing Solution, 4282: Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing Amended to: The classification of Citation I, Item 19 as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The A VD is amended to include as follows: Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134: 1. The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was observed on or about 10/26/2021. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to including, but not limited to, the following chemicals daily: a) Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility. Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis. b) Combustible dust: The processing of paper products during baling operations generated combustible dust. c) Paper Testing Solution, 4282: Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing 2. The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021, when the employer failed to obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in the workplace to include, but not limited to liquid propane gas. 3. The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021 when the employer failed to provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including, but not limited to: a) Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility. Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis. Employees were not aware of the hazards associated with exposure to liquid propane. b) Paper Testing Solution, 4282: Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing.
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