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342326923
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0213600
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2017-05-16
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400 VULCAN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2017-05-16
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| Case Closed |
2023-05-09
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1152271 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
833.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4346.0 |
| Contest Date |
2017-09-29 |
| Final Order |
2018-02-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Painting area - On or about 5/16/17, an employee wore a half face 3M elastomeric respirator with combination cartridges during spray painting. The employer did not provide the employee with a medical evaluation. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BLAST-OFF, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1152271, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/03/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Vulcan Street Buffalo, New York. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
833.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8148.0 |
| Contest Date |
2017-09-29 |
| Final Order |
2018-02-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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) Storage area - On or about 5/16/17, where hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Valspar LIC polyurethane binder (contains butyl acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, light aromatic naphtha, and ethylbenzene); Valspar LK40 polyurethane activator (contains 2 hexamethylene diisocyanate polymer, n-butyl acetate, light aromatic napththa, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, xylenes, ethylbenzene, and cumene); and IAMG medium urethane reducer, FX5655 (contains acetone, propylene glycol mono-methyl ether acetate, toluene, isobutyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, mixed xylenes, and ethyl benzene) are used, employees must 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 must 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 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BLAST-OFF, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 860205, Citation number 1, Item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on 06/10/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Vulcan Street Buffalo, New York. In addition, BLAST-OFF, INC. was also previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1152271, Citation number 2, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/03/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Vulcan Street Buffalo, New York. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
834.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3259.0 |
| Contest Date |
2017-09-29 |
| Final Order |
2018-02-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include at least: The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) Storage area - On or about 5/16/17, employees spray paint various items. Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Valspar LIC polyurethane binder (contains butyl acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, light aromatic naphtha, and ethylbenzene); Valspar LK40 polyurethane activator (contains 2 hexamethylene diisocyanate polymer, n-butyl acetate, light aromatic napththa, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, xylenes, ethylbenzene, and cumene); and IAMG medium urethane reducer, FX5655 (contains acetone, propylene glycol mono-methyl ether acetate, toluene, isobutyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, mixed xylenes, and ethyl benzene)). Employees training did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system, the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BLAST-OFF, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1152271, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/03/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Vulcan Street Buffalo, New York. |
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341522712
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0213600
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2016-06-02
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400 VULCAN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2016-06-23
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| Case Closed |
2018-08-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1070602 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-09-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-21 |
| Current Penalty |
1424.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2850.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Painting area - On or about 6/2/16, an employee wears a full face 3M elastomeric respirator with combination cartridges during spray painting. The employer did not provide the employee with a medical evaluation. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-09-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-21 |
| Current Penalty |
2138.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4276.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Storage area - On or about 6/2/16, where materials such as, but not limited to lacquer thinner (contains hazardous chemicals such as toluene and xylene) are used, employees must 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 must 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 BLAST-OFF, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 860205, Citation number 1, Item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on 06/10/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Vulcan Street Buffalo, New York. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-09-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: (a) Painting area - On or about 6/2/16, an employee wears a full face 3M elastomeric respirator with combination cartridges during spray painting. The respirator was stored on a dirty table. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2016-09-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include at least: The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) Storage area - On or about 6/2/16, employees are exposed to lacquer thinner (contains hazardous chemicals such as toluene and xylene). Employees training did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system, the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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339426199
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0213600
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2013-09-26
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400 VULCAN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-09-26
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| Case Closed |
2013-12-18
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
860205 |
| Health |
Yes |
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338602055
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0213600
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2013-01-28
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400 VULCAN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-01-28
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| Case Closed |
2015-06-22
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
762051 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 DBA: a) Facility - On or about, 03/15/2013, a sprayer was exposed to continuous noise at approximately 245% of the permissible daily noise level (8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 96.5 dBA during the 90 minute sampling period on March 15, 2013; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 390 minutes not sampled. The employer has not instituted a hearing conservation program. A hearing conservation program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Monitoring; 2. Employee notification; 3. Observation of monitoring; 4. Audiometric testing program; 5. Audiometric test requirements; 6. Hearing protectors; 7. Hearing protector attenuation; 8. Training program; 9. Access to information and training materials; 10. Recordkeeping; AND 11. Appendices of the standard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): Where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures: a) Facility - On or about 02/15/13, the employer required employees to wear Nova 2000 supplied air respirators while performing sand blasting. The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph: a) Facility - On or about 02/15/13, employee to wear Nova 2000 supplied air respirators while performing sand blasting. Employee was not provided a fit test for the respirator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable dust listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 5mg/m3: 1) Facility - On or about 02/15/13, a Sprayer was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 8.0 mg/M3, approximately 1.6 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/M3. The exposure calculations are based on results obtained over 203 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 277 minutes not sampled. 2) Facility - On or about 03/15/13, a Sprayer was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 11.0 mg/M3, approximately 2.2 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/M3. The exposure calculations are based on results obtained over 90 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 390 minutes not sampled. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): 1) Facility - On or about 02/15/13, a Sprayer was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 8.0 mg/M3, approximately 1.6 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/M3. The exposure calculations are based on results obtained over 203 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 277 minutes not sampled. 2) Facility - On or about 03/15/13, a Sprayer was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 11.0 mg/M3, approximately 2.2 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/M3. The exposure calculations are based on results obtained over 90 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 390 minutes not sampled. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 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) Facility - On or about 1/28/13, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program. Employees in the facility use chemicals such as but not limited to Starblast which contains Staurolite Minerals, Titanium Minerals, and Quarts; and Armex Blast Media which contain Sodium Bicarbonate, a written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Material Safety Data Sheets such as but not limited to; 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 |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Facility - On or about 01/18/13, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to Starblast which contains Staurolite Minerals, Titanium Minerals and Quartz; and Armex blast media which contains Sodium Bicarbonate were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. 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 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, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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