Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H03 I Hazard Communication.
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Inspection Nr: 1728230.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/19/2024
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date: 08/16/2024
Final Order: 10/11/2024
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/11/2024 | $0.00 | 08/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/27/2024 | $16,131.00 | 08/19/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2024 | $16,131.00 | 08/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): The employee training did not include the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area: a.) Domtar Paper Company, LLC, C10 Conveyor area, on or about January 25th, 2024, and times prior thereto: Not all contract employees were provided with effective training on methods to detect hazardous substances in their contracted works areas. Contract employees entered the C10 conveyor tunnel to conduct chip vacuum operation without precautions and were exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide, resulting in loss of consciousness, rescue, and emergency medical treatment. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation. This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. IN ADDITION, abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic, or video evidence or abatement or other written records.
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