Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1042471.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/13/2015 | $3,000.00 | 01/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $4,900.00 | 07/24/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: (i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and, (ii) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. On or about February 20, 2015, tank battery, the employer did not implement the written hazard communication program which stated that process piping would identify the material present. The employer separated crude oil from saltwater and piping for receiving tanks, a skim tank, and storage tanks that contained crude oil (flammable liquid) was unlabeled which exposes employees to hazardous chemicals during maintenance and repair of tanks and piping.
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