OSHA Inspection: BRATTEN ELECTRIC

Issued

2013-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  (Construction Reference: 1926.59).  a) On or about 7/1/2013, Bratten Electrical was using various spray paints while working on the Bone Marrow Suite Remodel Project at the VA Medical Center located at 1310 24th Ave South, in Nashville, TN, and the employee did not know how to access a copy of their written hazard communication program, chemical list or material safety data sheets on site. Without proper information on hazardous materials, employees could mis-handle hazardous materials and expose themselves to allergic reactions, skin, and respiratory irritations.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).