Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1674641.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,376.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.40
Issuance Date: 12/06/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2023 | $3,750.40 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2023 | $9,376.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A 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) Valu Auto, LLC, 113 Southside drive, Owego, NY 13827: On or about 05/31/2023 thru 06/15/2023, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Employee information and training; 4) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace. Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: Mineral Spirits, Hydrocarbon Resin, Propane, Isobutane, Petroleum Distillates, and Naphthalene.