OSHA Inspection: HAGAN ACE HARDWARE

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 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.  On or about May 3, 2012, the employer did not provide an eyewash station for employees filling chlorine tanks.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a.  On or about May 3, 2012, the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed forklift training consisting of a combination of formal instructions such as but not limited to: lecture, discussion, interactive computer training, video tape, written material, practical exercises and an evaluation.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a.  On or about May 3, 2012, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for chemcials such as but not limited to:  chlorine, acetone, propane and paint thinners.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area(s):    a.  On or about May 21, 2012, the employer did not provide training as specified by this standard to all employees working with chemicals such as but not limited to: chlorine, propane, acetone, paint thinners and paints.