OSHA Inspection: J & S AGEN, INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Dec 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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)  On or about 10/25/2012, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Power Brite (contains 1-5% hydrofluoric acid and 1-5% phosphoric acid) andTri-Valley Super Soak Powder (contains sodium hydroxide <10%) and Tri-Valley SSA Kit Liquid Step 48:1 (contains 2-butoxyethanol <15%):  a) A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:       1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;       2.   Material Safety Data Sheets AND       3.   Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Dec 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):       Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) 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:  a)  On or about 10/25/12,  where materials such as, but not limited to Tri-Valley Super Soak Powder which contains sodium hydroxide <10% and Tri-Valley SSA kit liquid step 48:1 which contains <15% 2-butoxyethanol are used, employees shall be informed of:        1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND      3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety   Data Sheets.       Employee training shall include at least:       1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.       2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.       3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.       4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1):     Upon an employee's first entering into employment, and at least annually thereafter, each employer must inform current employees covered by this section of the following: (i) The existence, location, and availability of any records covered by this section; (ii) The person responsible for maintaining and providing access to records; and (iii) Each employee's rights of access to these records:    a)  On or about 10/25/12, employees have exposure to chemicals  such as, but not limited to Tri-Valley Super Soak Powder which contains sodium hydroxide <10% and Tri-Valley SSA kit liquid step 48:1 which contains 2-butoxyethanol.  The employer did not inform employees of their rights to access records on these chemicals.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED