OSHA Inspection: NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FREIGHT, INC.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    a) On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not assess hazards associated with Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v) spill cleanup operations.  Forklift operator(s) participated in the cleanup of a leaking 55 gallon Formic Acid drum without being provided personal protective equipment to protect the eyes/face and hands from Formic Acid.  No hazard assessment was performed for this operation.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1310

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) On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not ensure that forklift driver(s) participating in the cleanup of a leaking 55-gallon drum of Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v) used appropriate eye or face protection to protect against splashes when handling the leaking drum.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1310

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; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a)  On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not select and require use of appropriate hand protection by forklift driver(s) participating in the cleanup of a leaking 55-gallon drum of Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v).  Forklift driver(s) handling the leaking drum were exposed to a hazardous chemical (Formic Acid) capable of causing chemical burns.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii):     In work operations where employees only handle chemicals in sealed containers which are not opened under normal conditions of use, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with information and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) to the extent necessary to protect them in the event of a spill or leak of a hazardous chemical for a sealed container:    a) On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not provide information and training to forklift drivers regarding the hazardous chemical(s) present in sealed containers for which the potential for leaks/spills existed.   Forklift drivers were required by the employer to participate in the cleanup of a leaking 55-gallon drum of Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v).

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):     Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    a) On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not provide information and training to forklift drivers regarding the health hazards of hazardous chemical(s) they were exposed to in the warehouse.   Forklift drivers were required by the employer to participate in the cleanup of a leaking 55-gallon drum of Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v).

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):     Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:    a) On or about 11 April 2012, the employer did not provide training to forklift drivers regarding the measures, work practices, procedures and personal protective equipment  needed to protect themselves from hazardous chemical(s) they were exposed to in the warehouse.   Forklift drivers were required by the employer to participate in the cleanup of a leaking 55-gallon drum of Formic Acid (pH1.0; 85-100% v/v).