Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1577626.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/11/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 03/22/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/24/2022 | $0.00 | 03/11/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2022 | $0.00 | 03/11/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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: a) Job Site, 4053 William Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048 - On or about 02/09/2022, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to: 1) Propane which contains Propane, Propene, Ethane, Butane, Butane, Butane, and Isobutane. 2) Kwik Foam Sealant which contains Polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, methyloxirane polymer, Dimethyl ether, Tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate, Isobutane, and Propane. 3) INEOS Styrenics EPS Expandable Polystyrene which contain Pentain (Mixed Isomers). 4) DIESEL FUEL No. 2, which contain Diesel Fuel No. 2, Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), Alkanes,C10-C20-Branched And Linear, Naphthalene, and Total sulfur, were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. 1. The requirements of this section: 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED