Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1754548.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $29,036.00
Current Penalty: $18,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/09/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1310
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/28/2024 | $18,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/09/2024 | $29,036.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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: York Analytical Laboratories Inc. (II), 132-02 89th Avenue, Suite # 217, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. a) On or about 6/12/2024, Lab Technician employees engaged in water, soil extraction, and laboratory preparations used hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium hypochlorite solution (>= 10 - < 20 %), methanol (<= 100 %), and formic acid (99%). The employer did not ensure effective training information was given to employees. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. The York Analytical Laboratories Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1634605, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/30/2023 , with respect to a workplace located at 120 Research Drive., Stratford, CT 06615