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Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective clothing was not provided and used wherever it was necessary by reasons of hazards of processes or environment, chemicals hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    On or about November 14, 2011, in the facility, employees required to operate electric powered industrial trucks were exposed to the hazard of skin contact with sulfuric acid, an injurious corrosive chemical, when performing battery maintenance (i.e. adding water).  Protective clothing, such as a chemical resistant apron, was not provided and used to protect against injury.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    On or about November 14, 2011, in the facility, employees required to operate electric powered industrial trucks were exposed to fall, skin and eye hazards necessitating the use of personal protective equipment.  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about November 14, 2011, in the facility, employees required to operate electric powered industrial trucks were exposed to the hazard of eye and face contact with sulfuric acid, an injurious corrosive chemical, when performing battery maintenance (i.e. adding water).  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye and face protection, such as goggles and faceshield, to protect against injury.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were 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:    On or about November 14, 2011, in the facility, employees required to operate electric powered industrial trucks were exposed to the hazard of skin contact with sulfuric acid, an injurious corrosive chemical, when performing battery maintenance (i.e. adding water).  The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection such as chemical-resistant gloves to protect against injury.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2):  Facilities were not provided for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks:    On or about November 14, 2011, in the facility, employees required to operate electric powered industrial trucks were exposed to hazards associated with battery charging apparatus.  Facilities, such as a barrier, were not provided to protect charging apparatus from damage by trucks.