OSHA Inspection: SPEEDY CLEANERS

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  (a)  300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania -  An employee dilutes a corrosive chemical called Ready Strip.  The employer did not evaluate the work place to determine the existence of hazards and provide the proper personal protective equipment, on or about July 15, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) 300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania - An employee dilutes a corrosive chemical called Ready Strip.  The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye protection, such as goggles when handling a corrosive chemical, on or about July 15, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  (a)  Sink - The employer did not ensure that employees using the restroom were provided with hot or tepid running water, on or about July 15, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): 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:  (a) 300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania -  An employee dilutes a corrosive chemical called Ready Strip.  The employer did not ensure that the facility had an eye wash for the quick flushing of the eyes, on or about July 15, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.  (a)   300 Valley Street, Lewistown Pennsylvania - Employees were not provided with fire extinguisher training or as an alternative training on an emergency action plan, on or about July 15, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a)  Outside Boiler room -The employer did not keep extension cords free from recognized hazards in that a large piece of metal was resting on an extension cord and created an impression in the cord on or about July 15, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a)    Ironing Area - Employees use a fan, with a missing ground pin that received power through a green extension cord.  The employer did not ensure that the fan had a continuous path to ground, on or about July 15, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  (a) Boiler Room - Employees have to reset the breakers when they trip.  The employer did not ensure that all the opening in the breaker box were effectively closed, on or about July 15, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a)  300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania - Employees use two lights that received power through an extension cord.  The employer did not ensure that the extension cords were used on a temporary basis, on or about July 15, 2013.  (b)  300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania - Employees used a fan that received power through an green extension cord.  The employer did not ensure that the extension cords were used on a temporary basis, on or about July 15, 2013  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  300 Valley Street, Lewistown Pennsylvania -  An employee dilutes a corrosive chemical, called Ready Strip.  Employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program, on or about July 15, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC CHEMICAL/PRODUCT, SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE, AND CONDITION OF USE)  (a)  First room - An employee uses spray bottles with diluted chemicals. The employer did not ensure that the bottles were labeled with the name of the chemical and the hazards, on or about July 15, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.   (a) 300 Valley Road, Lewistown Pennsylvania, First Room - An employees handles chemicals such as Ready Strip.  The employer did not provide employees with the training on the hazards in their work area, on or about July 15, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.