Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 L01 III
Inspection Nr: 1091956.015
Citation: 01012B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/06/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/11/2016
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/11/2016 | $0.00 | 04/06/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2016 | $0.00 | 04/06/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer had not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensured that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees: FACILITY On or about September, 15, 2015, employees that worked with chemicals containing chromium (VI), such as, but not limited to Rockhard Chromate Primer, Chrome Pickle Solution, and Alodine 1201, had not been trained on the following: 1. The health hazards associated with chromium (VI) exposure; 2. The location, manner of use and release of chromium (VI); 3. Engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment; 4. Emergency procedures; and 5. Measures employees were to take to protect themselves; and 6. The purpose and description of the medical surveillance program.