FAA PROPOSES HAZMAT PENALTY OF $52,500
August 24, 2015
The FAA recently proposed a civil penalty of $52,500 against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc. for violation of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The FAA alleges that a Gaffoglio employee offered for shipment on a passenger flight a bag containing undeclared hazardous materials. The shipment contained containers of flammable liquid adhesive, a can of flammable aerosol and a can of non-flammable aerosol which was discovered when security officers screened the shipment.
The FAA alleges the shipment was not accompanied by shipping papers to indicate the hazardous nature of its contents and was not improperly marked, labeled or packed. The FAA further alleges that Gaffoglio failed to provide the required hazardous materials training to the employee.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).