OSHA Inspection: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL LLC

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6)     In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat.      Employees were exposed to flammable vapors.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 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):    On June 18, 2012 at the Wilkerson-Yader Salt Water Disposal Facility, employees were exposed to fire hazards and fire retardant clothing was not provided.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-22 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, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    On June 18, 2012 at the Wilkerson-Yader Salt Water Disposal Facility, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer did not verify that a hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On June 18, 2012 at the Wilkerson-Yader Salt Water Disposal Facility, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer did not provide training on the use and limitations of fire retardant clothing.