OSHA Inspection: KODIAK SUPPORT SERVICES, JV

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    (a)  Building N1, Vehicle Maintenance:  On or about October 31, 2011 and at times prior thereto, a written certification for the performance of a workplace hazard assessment had not been performed.  This condition exposed employees to chemical contact and inhalation hazards from paints and thinners from not using the appropriate personal protective equipment.    (b)  Building N56, LOWS:  On or about November 1, 2011 and at times prior thereto, a written certification for the performance of a workplace hazard assessment had not been performed.  This condition exposed employees to chemical contact and inhalation hazards from oily wastes from not using the appropriate personal protective equipment.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):     General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    Building N1, Vehicle Maintenance:  On or about October 31, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employee utilized polyvinyl chloride(PVC)-coated and cracked rubber-coated gloves when handling paint reducers and thinners.  These gloves were not appropriate for the specific tasks and would not provide a protective barrier.  This condition exposed employees to skin contact and skin absorption hazards to the chemical constituents of the paint products.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:      (a)  Building N56, LOWS:  On or about November 1, 2011 and at times prior thereto, specific procedures for controlling potentially hazardous energy had not been developed for specific pumps.  These include but are not limited to PP-2, water pump; PP-9, treated oil pump; and, PP-11, liquid oily waste pump.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by, caught-in, and electrical shock and burn hazards in the event of unexpected start-up during servicing and maintenance.    (b)  Building N21, Fuel Operations:  On or about November 1, 2011 and at times prior thereto, specific procedures for controlling potentially hazardous energy had not been developed for specific pumps and filter units.  These include but are not limited to hydrant system pumps, fill stand pumps, and filter pressure vessels.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by, caught-in, and electrical shock and burn hazards in the event of unexpected start-up during servicing and maintenance.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.    Building 26, Shipping and Receiving, Panel 1LC:  On or about October 31, 2011 and at times prior thereto, the lock and tag applied to the circuit which controlled the saw dust collection system had been in place since June 24, 2010.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards from inadvertent energization of the 120/208 service.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1):     Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles,at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    Building 26, Shipping and Receiving, Packing Area:  On or about October 31, 2011 and at times prior thereto, a half-inch wide, seven-eighths high metal stud was in the walking area.  This condition exposed employees to a trip hazard resulting in contusions and abrasions.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):     The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.    LOWS Building:  On or about 11/1/2011, and times prior thereto, an employee who used a North 7600 model fullface respirator was not fit tested within the previous year; exposing the employee to minor respiratory distress while handling Soda Ash.

Issued

Dec 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):     The employer shall not permit respirators with tight fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function;    LOWS Building:  On or about 11/1/2011, and times prior thereto, an employee who used a North 7600 model fullface respirator was wearing the respirator with a full beard that interfered with the facepiece to face seal; exposing the employee to minor respiratory distress while handling Soda Ash.