| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-09-15
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| Case Closed |
2016-01-15
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1006404 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-09-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-10-11 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| 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) 609 Foote Avenue Jamestown, New York - On or about 9/2/15, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program. Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, which contains didecyldimethylammonium chloride (an irritant), to clean stools and beds. 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 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-09-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-10-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) 609 Foote Avenue Jamestown, New York - On or about 9/2/15, where materials such as, but not limited to Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, which contains didecyldimethylammonium chloride (an irritant), used to clean stools and beds, employees should 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 Material Safety Data Sheets. Employee training should 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, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-09-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-10-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| 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) 609 Foote Avenue Jamestown, New York - On or about 9/2/15, employees have exposure to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, which contains didecyldimethylammonium chloride (an irritant) when cleaning stools and beds. Employee training did not include an explanation of the labeling system, safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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