OSHA Inspection: ERGON, INC.

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a complete list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:   a) On or about January 14, 2014, at the Ergon-Knoxville facility located at 3111 McClure Lane in Knoxville TN, employees were exposed to various hazardous materials (included but not limited to asbestos and ABC Fire Extinguishers) for which the employer did not maintain a complete list of hazardous materials used on the job site.  Without proper information on hazardous materials employees could mis-handle hazardous materials and expose themselves to bodily injury, and/or disease, alergic reations, and various irritations both internal and external.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous materia in the workplace:  a) On or about January 14, 2014, employees at the Ergon-Knoxville facility located at 3111 McClure Lane in Knoxville TN, were exposed to various hazardous materials (included but not limited to asbestos and ABC Fire Extinguishers) for which the employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) and make them available to employees.  Without proper information on hazardous materials employees could mis-handle hazardous materials and expose themselves to bodily injury, and/or disease, allergic reactions, and various irritations both internal and external.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).