OSHA Inspection: DURNELL'S RV SALES, INC.

Issued

2013-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer did not certify to OSHA that each cited violation has been abated:    As of September 19, 2013, the employer failed to provide abatement documentation.  These citations became a final order on, July 29, 2013 and attempts to acquire abatement information have been unsuccessful.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:  a) On or about May 15, 2013, the employer failed to provide employees with personal protective equipment to protect them from falls while accessing the tops of Recreational Vehicles (RVs). The height of RVs can range from ten to twelve feet.   b) On or about May 15, 2013, The employer failed to provide employees with personal protective equipment to protect them from biological hazards. Employees were not provided with hand protection while cleaning up mouse urine, droppings and blood. Employees were potentially exposed to zoonotic diseases associated with this biological hazard.

Issued

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 May 15, 2013, the employer failed to implement the elements of a written hazard communication program, to cover the use of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to ethoxylated alcohol, isopropanol, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide.

Issued

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a) On or about May 15, 2013, the employer failed to maintain copies of safety data sheets for cleaning chemical hazards used by employees in the work place such as but not limited to ethoxylated alcohol, isopropanol, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide.

Issued

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 May 15, 2013, the employer did not train employees on the hazards of the chemicals they were working with, such as but not limited to ethoxylated alcohol, isopropanol, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide.