Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1703194.015
Citation: 02003A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $46,090.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/22/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 04/05/2024
Final Order: 08/01/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/01/2024 | $5,000.00 | 04/22/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/09/2024 | $46,090.00 | 04/22/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2024 | $46,090.00 | 04/22/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Throughout facility - On or about 10/10/23, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Casella Blue Premium Aqua Enamel (containing 2-butoxyethanol, methyl alcohol, and sec-butyl alcohol, Spray Nine Heavy Duty Cleaner and Degreaser (containing dipropylene glycol monbutyl ether, and ethoxylated alcohols) and welding fumes (including iron and manganese). A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning, 2) Safety Data Sheets AND 3) Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. Fleet Genius, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1664817, citation number 1, item number 7a and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/23.