OSHA Inspection: EXPRESS WASH AMERICA, LLC

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 043522602310

General-duty citation text

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):         On or about August 22, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide and 2-butoxyethanol while conducting maintenance activities and ghost wash procedures without determining the type of eye and skin protection equipment that is required.

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 043522602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:        On or about August 22, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide and 2-butoxyethanol while conducting maintenance activities and ghost wash procedures without being trained on the using appropriate eye and skin protection such as chemical splash goggles, face protection, and chemical or rubber gloves.

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 043522602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not provided where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:         On or about August 22, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide and 2-butoxyethanol while conducting maintenance activities and ghost wash procedures without wearing chemical splash goggles.

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms.         On or about August 22, 2013, the employer did not provide drinking water exposing the employees to the hazard of dehydration and heat stress.

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04352260

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:          On or about August 22, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to:  sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide while conducting maintenance activities and ghost wash procedures.

Issued

2013-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04352260

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:         On or about August 22, 2013, employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to:  2- butoxyethanol, sodium metasilicate, sodium hydroxide, ethoxylated nonylphenol, and tetrasodium ethylene deamene tetra acidic acid while performing ghost wash functions and maintenance activities.