OSHA Inspection: OG KELLEY & CO. INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2013

Abate by

Jul 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) On or about May 7, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, on the Linear Accelerator Project, employees were exposed to hazardous materials (argon gas) covered by the Hazard Communication Standard and the employer did not maintain a copy of the written hazard communication program at the worksite.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 10, 2013

Abate by

Jul 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) On or about May 7, 2013, at teh VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, on the Linerar Accelerator Project, employees were exposed to hazardous materials (compressed argon gas used for welding procedures) covered by the hazardous communication standard and did not have access to a list of hazardous materials used on the work site.  This exposed employees to potentially allergic reactions, skin and respiratory irritations.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 10, 2013

Abate by

Jul 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS's) were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  a) On or about May 7, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, Linear Accelerator Project, employees were exposed to compressed argon gas ( used for welding procedures) and did not have immediate acces to Safety Data Sheets.  Without proper inforamtion on hazardous materials, employees could mis-handle materials and expose themselves to minor burns, allergic reactions, and various irritations both internal and external.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).