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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. Employees working at the IS bottle making machines in the hot end, who were exposed to chemical products such as, but not limited to, G-Coat-H110, "tin oxide" (Monobutyl Tin Trichloride), physical and health hazard information and training was not provided, including the corrosiveness and chemical burn hazards, and systemic damage to blood, kidneys, liver, immune system, and central nervous system. Piramal Glass - USA, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 954738, citation number 1, item number 1, issued on 02/11/2014, and was affirmed as a final order on 03/25/2014. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).