OSHA Inspection: SAHIB V LLC

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, employees working with skin irritants and corrosive materials were not provided with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: acid resistant jackets, acid resistant trousers, acid resistant boots and gauntlet gloves.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees washing trucks with corrosive chemicals wore face and eye protection.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) 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 abrasion:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees working with skin irritants and corrosive materials wore the proper protective gloves.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer failed to perform a hazard assessment, exposing employees to chemical burns.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that each employee was trained in the use of PPE.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, employees were exposed to corrosive materials while washing trucks with HD Truck Wash (Product 2049) and using Hydrofluoric Acid. There was no eye wash station or quick drenching facility provided in the immidiate area for emergency use.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the circuit breakers in the electrical panel box were not labeled, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer had no written Hazard Communication Program. Employees were exposed to skin irritants and corrosive materials while using products including but not limited to: Gasoline, HD Truck Wash and Hydrofluoric Acid.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    a) Truck Wash Area, 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer did not ensure that chemical drums and containers were properly labeled.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    a) 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer failed to maintain copies of material safety data sheets (MSDS's) for several chemicals used by employees onsite. The employer did not have MSDS's for chemicals including but not limited to: HD Truck Wash and Hydrofluoric Acid.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) 327 Slapes Corner Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069: On or about February 29, 2012, the employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the hazards associated with chemicals in their work area. Employees using chemicals including but not limited to Gasoline, HD Truck Wash, Windhield Washer Fluid and Hydrofluoric Acid.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.