Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101200 H02 II Hazard Communication.
Inspection Nr: 1512132.015
Citation: 02003A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 08/17/2021
Initial Penalty: $136,532.00
Current Penalty: $136,532.00
Issuance Date: 07/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 36
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 08/13/2021
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: 1900
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/24/2021 | $136,532.00 | 08/17/2021 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2021 | $136,532.00 | 08/17/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not provide information to the employees on operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present: a - On or about January 28, 2021, at Plant 4, the employer exposed employees to asphyxiation hazards while performing work duties around the freezers as information on liquid nitrogen, an asphyxiate, used as a refrigerant in the Line 2 Spiral Freezer and the Line 4 liquid nitrogen Spiral/Immersion Freezer was not provided.