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Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1796629.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 05/27/2025
Gravity:
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2025 | $0.00 | 05/27/2025 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2025 | $0.00 | 05/27/2025 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area: (a)Rapid Packaging Company, Inc. at 1310 West 7th Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006: On or about and at times prior to January 7, 2025, did not provide employees with effective information and training on chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area such as but not limited to glues and ink based products: Abatement Note: (a) Employees shall be informed of: (1) Any operation in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, (2) The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this section. (b) Employee training shall include at least: (1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); (2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; (3) 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; (4) The details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.