Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 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: The employer does not provide effective information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, metalize using zinc creating a combustible dust, weld and grind carbon and stainless steel and abrasive blast using silica sand and metal shot. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive effective training in hazard communication. Alfa Laval, 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 242695, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191.