Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training were met: a) Spice Chain Corporation/East Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the facility including but not limited to the Milling Area, Blending Area, and Packaging Area: On or about October 24, 2019 the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program to include information and training on hazardous materials present on site such as corrosive chemicals and combustible dust. Employees were working with spices, such as but not limited to powdered mixtures containing cumin, cinnamon, sugar, paprika, and used chemicals such as inkjet 4052BK and corrosives including Clorox Germicidal Bleach. Dusts collected from the dust collector containing spices, had explosion severities ranging from 1.37 to 2.24 and Kst values ranging from 15.73 to 24.18. Employees working throughout the facility were exposed to chemicals hazards and combustible dust hazards. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.