| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-03-25
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| Case Closed |
2014-07-29
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
877394 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i): Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde: a) At the worksite, the employer did not determine employees exposure to hair straightener products containing formaldehyde such as, but not limited to, Tibolli Troxxy-x containing 0.4%; on or about 3/25/14. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement of this violation normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 M05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(m)(5): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program for formaldehyde exposures in the workplace, which at a minimum describes how the requirements specified in this paragraph for labels and other forms of warning and material safety data sheets, and paragraph (n) for employee information and training, will be met: a) At the worksite, the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication training for employees who use hair straightening products containing formaldehyde such as, but not limited to, Tibolli Troxxy-x containing 0.4% ; on or about 3/25/14. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101048 N01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1): The employer did not provide employees with information and training on formaldehyde at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard formaldehyde was introduced into their work area: a) At the worksite, the employer did not provide training to employees who use hair straightening products containing formaldehyde such as, but not limited to,Tibolli Troxxy-x containing 0.4 % ; on or about 3/25/14. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met: a) At the worksite, the employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, hexadecane-1-ol ; on or about 3/25/14. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) At the worksite, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, hexadecane-1-ol were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 3/25/14. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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