OSHA Inspection: WHOLESALE SUPPLIES PLUS, INC

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c)(1): 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:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not provide a eye wash station to employees who were exposed to battery acid.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(f)(1): The employer did not train employees on the emergency evacuation plan when it was developed or when the employee was assigned initially to a job:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not train employees on the emergency action plan when assigned initially to a job.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not verify through a written certification the hazards associated with the employees job activities such as, but not limitied to, mica application and adding water to fork truck batteries.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 (PPE):    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not provide training on PPE to employees who perform job activities such as, but not limited to, mica application and adding water to fork truck batteries. PPE required during these activities include, but are limited to, safety glasses, face shield, and chemical resistant gloves.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:    On or about June 26, 2012 the employer did not provide employees with Appendix D of the respiratory standard when voluntarily using N-95 filtering face piece respirators.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not inspect the ABC fire extinguishers located near the fork truck battery charging station in the warehouse.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not examine forktrucks on a daily basis before they were put into service.

Issued

Jul 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    On or about June 26, 2012, the employer did not create a chemical inventory list of the chemicals known to be present in the facility. Employees are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Crafter's Choice Anise EO, Pure 720 Fragrance Oil, and Crafter's Choice Iridescent Sparkle Gold Mica.