Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H03 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1482240.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $59,375.00
Current Penalty: $39,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 07/22/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 01/22/2021
Final Order: 06/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/22/2022 | $39,000.00 | 07/22/2022 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/26/2021 | $59,375.00 | 02/16/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/28/2020 | $59,375.00 | 02/16/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least: Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); The physical and health hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) On or about August 18, 2020, the employer is not training on the specific chemical hazards, how the employees should protect themselves from those chemical hazards, and the details of their hazard communication program. Employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to WD-40 Multipurpose (inhalation hazard, skin irritant, flammable), Betasol 205 (skin irritant), and lacquer thinner (skin irritant and toxic, flammable). The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or a substantially similar standard in OSHA inspection number 1113370, citation number 1, item number 8, which was affirmed in a final order on December 28, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 835 N. Main St., Franklin, Ohio 45005.