Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 C01 IV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1591176.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/26/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2022 | $4,500.00 | 09/26/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2022 | $10,151.00 | 09/26/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): Hazard communication. The employer shall include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, or are released to the atmosphere during welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of � 1910.1200. Potentially hazardous materials shall include but not be limited to the materials itemized in paragraphs (c)(5) through (c)(12) of this section. On or about April 20, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each employee was provided effective training on chemical health hazards and access to safety data sheets, such as but not limited to, Argon Gas, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.