| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2017-05-30
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| Case Closed |
2018-08-15
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1218379 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Current Penalty |
1325.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: (a) On or about 5/30/17, an employee pours Chlorox Outdoor Bleach into a 24 ounce spray bottle. The employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of Chlorox Outdoor Bleach, a corrosive liquid with a pH of about 12.9, during pouring. The employer did not ensure that the employee was wearing appropriate chemical splash goggles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) On or about 5/30/17, an employee pours Chlorox Outdoor Bleach into a 24-ounce spray bottle. The employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of Chlorox Outdoor Bleach, a corrosive liquid with a pH approximately 12.9, during pouring. Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-16 |
| Current Penalty |
1325.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1630.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Veterinary ward - On or about 5/30/17, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program. Employees use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, isoflurane and chlorhexidine 2 percent which contains 2 propanol and D-gluconic acid, compound with N,N"-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13- tetraazatetradecanediamidine (2:1). a) A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Material Safety Data Sheets AND 3. Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Veterinary ward - On or about 5/30/17, employees were not provided with effective information on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Hazardous chemicals used included , but were not limited to, isoflurane and chlorhexidine 2 percent which contains 2 propanol and D-gluconic acid, compound with N,N"-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13- tetraazatetradecanediamidine (2:1). Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section: 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a) Veterinary ward - On or about 5/30/17, employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication system including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. Hazardous chemicals used included, but were not limited to, isoflurane and chlorhexidine 2 percent which contains 2 propanol and D-gluconic acid, compound with N,N"-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13- tetraazatetradecanediamidine (2:1). ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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