Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1362213.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 06/18/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 06/17/2019
Final Order: 06/19/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/19/2020 | $0.00 | 06/18/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/19/2020 | $8,592.48 | 06/18/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/25/2019 | $0.00 | 06/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/25/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2019 | $0.00 | 06/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
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: On or about November 23, 2018, in the packinghouse, the employer did not provide effective training on the health hazards of ammonia to protect employees in the event of a spill or leak from a refrigeration system processing over 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): Each employee involved in operating a process was not provided training which included emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks: On or about November 23 2018, in the packinghouse, the employer did not provide specific safety and health training to employees who are involved in the operation of the ammonia refrigeration system by assisting with tasks such as, but not limited to, oil draining procedures and daily compressor checks.