OSHA Inspection: W.W. GRAINGER INC.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) W.W. Grainger Inc. located at 18 Applegate Drive, Robbinsville, New Jersey, Warehouse, HazMat Room 2:   An eye wash/shower that provided at least 15 minutes of a continuous flow was not immediately available to employees who were handling corrosive products including but not limited to Nu-Brite, pH 13, occurred on or about 8/2/13.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:  (a) W.W. Grainger Inc. located at 18 Applegate Drive, Robbinsville, New Jersey, Warehouse: The hepatitis B vaccination series was not made available to all designated first aid responders, occurred on or about 8/2/13.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually  W.W. Grainger Inc. located at 18 Applegate Drive, Robbinsville, New Jersey:  Designated first aid responders were not provided with training upon initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, occurred on or about 8/2/13.  Abatement note: Training provided should include an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan; include information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available; and information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident.