Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 G08 Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 312380512
Citation: 01038
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 200
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 08/24/2009
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 038 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets (MSDS) were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work areas: On or about February 4, 2009, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not make material safety data sheets available to employees. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that material safety data sheets are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work areas.