Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1286465.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/05/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $3,233.50
Issuance Date: 01/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/16/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/16/2018 | $3,233.50 | 06/05/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2018 | $6,467.00 | 06/05/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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. On or about January 9, 2018, Facility-Wide: The employer had not developed a hazard communication program which discussed chemical container labeling and other forms of warning, updated safety data sheets, and employee training. Employees worked with battery acid, brake cleaner, propane, aerosol silicone, and paints. Chemicals to which employees were exposed included, but were not limited to, propane, acetone, naphtha, xylene, ethyl benzene, heptane, and tolene. Exposure to these chemicals can cause thermal burns, frostbite, skin irritation, eye irritation, allergic skin reaction, cancer, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, drowsiness or dizziness, damage to organs and may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways.