| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2020-02-19
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| Case Closed |
2020-12-21
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1531800 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1532634 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-04-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2313.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2313.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning, 2) 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 hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. a) Throughout Facility - On or about 2/19/20, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with Patco Disinfectant Restroom Cleaner (containing sodium tripolyphosphate, alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, and ethanolamine), Patco Neutral Floor Cleaner (containing nonylphenol ethoxylate), and bleach. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-04-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training 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. Employees shall be informed of the following: 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. a) Throughout Facility - On or about 2/19/20, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to Patco Disinfectant Restroom Cleaner (containing sodium tripolyphosphate, alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, and ethanolamine), Patco Neutral Floor Cleaner (containing nonylphenol ethoxylate), and bleach were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-07-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-26 |
| Current Penalty |
325.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
325.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer failed to certify to OSHA (the Agency) that the following items were abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date: a) On or about July 24, 2020, abatement certification for Citation 1, Items 1a and 1b of Inspection 1464720 due not later than April 22, 2020. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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