Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1190055.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 06/02/2017 4
Initial Penalty: $50,700.00
Current Penalty: $50,700.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/19/2017
Final Order: 10/12/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 10/12/2017 | $50,700.00 | 06/02/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/22/2017 | $50,700.00 | 06/02/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2017 | $50,700.00 | 06/02/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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 facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the chemicals used in their work area including but not limited to Hotsy Ripper II containing sodium hydroxide; and Hotsy Polished Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner, containing phosphoric and sulfuric acids, exposing employees to chemical hazards. b) At the facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the chemicals during cleaning of chemical residues from containers, including but not limited to benzene, nitrobenzene, aniline, sodium hydroxide, ally alcohol, petroleum distillates, and xylene, exposing employees to chemical hazards.