OSHA Inspection: U.S. ARMY

Issued

Oct 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.  Fire Department, EMT room:  On or about 7 October 2015 and times prior thereto, an unattended plastic bottle; containing an unknown chemical substance was not marked identifying the product and the hazard warnings associated with it.  This condition exposed employees to chemical burns, poisoning, and skin dermatitis.

Issued

Oct 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information  Fire Department:  On or about 7 October and times prior thereto, employees were not trained on the new Hazard Communications Standard (HCS 2012) provisions implemented on 1 December 2013.This training includes revised labeling elements and the new format for Safety Data Sheets. This condition exposed employees to inadequate training and chemical hazards.