Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H03 II Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 587409.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/25/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $2,310.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/05/2013
Final Order: 09/19/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 09/19/2013 | $2,310.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/05/2013 | $3,080.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2013 | $3,080.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) The employer does not ensure that employees are provided with training that includes the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. This violation occurred on or about August 19, 2012, at the Watco Mechanical Services interior blast building where employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards when performing demolition activities without providing training on the hopper linings such as, but not limited to, Amercoat 428, Amercoat 320, Sigmaguard PC HSV, Devchem 253K and Plasite 7122. Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided with training that includes the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.