OSHA Inspection: DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

General-duty citation text

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: Employees were exposed to explosion haza
rds while working with pyrotechnic (explosive) materials that may have become mo
re shock, heat, and friction sensitive due to the use of sparking tools, unknown
materials in the pyrotechnic formulation, uncontrolled environmental conditions
within the bunker. Feasible means of abatement include obtaining a material saf
ety data sheet (MSDS)for each shipment of pyrotechnic material or conducting lab
oratory testing for sensitivity information. [Knowledge is their Written Standar
d Operating Procedures D-02 Rev 2 & EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers "Safe
ty and Health Requirement Manual"] 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall pr
ovide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or
potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential
hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferr
ed because it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When eliminat
ion is not feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable le
vels, using methods such as engineering or administrative controls, isolation, o
r guarding, shall be promptly used. When these methods are inadequate to reach a
cceptable levels, personal protective equipment shall be provided and used." Loc
ation: Bunker A-21, Waikele Business Center

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

General-duty citation text

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: Employees were exposed to explosion haza
rds while working with pyrotechnic (explosive) materials due to the presence of
sources of static electricity as potential ignition sources. One feasible means
of abatement is the use of bonding and grounding while transferring liquids (die
sel fuel) into 55-gallon drums, and the use of anti-static garbage bags to colle
ct and transfer dissembled pyrotechnic materials. 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every em
ployer shall provide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction
of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential hazards b
y design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferred becaus
e it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When elimination is no
t feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, usi
ng methods such as
engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be promptl
y used. When these methods are inadequate to reach acceptable levels, personal p
rotective equipment shall be provided and used." Location: Bunker A-21, Waikele
Business Center

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $56,000 · Current $56,000

Issued

Sep 30, 2011

Abate by

Oct 10, 2011

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $800