OSHA Inspection: THUNDERBIRD OF LATHAM LLC

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, for the housekeepers working with Para N-Brite containing hypochlorite solution, PX-70 containing sodium hydroxide, VM 5 Softener containing glacial acetic acid, Booster Plus, containing sodium hydroxide, Comet, containing calcium hydroxide, and corrosive Para Sour RR containing hydrofluosilicic acid.  The employer did not enforce the use of personal protective equipment for the protection of the extremities such as but not limited to, safety glasses.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): Employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    (a) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, for the housekeepers working with Para N-Brite containing hypochlorite solution, PX-70 containing sodium hydroxide, VM 5 Softener containing glacial acetic acid, Booster Plus, containing sodium hydroxide, Comet, containing calcium hydroxide, and corrosive Para Sour RR containing hydrofluosilicic acid.  The employer did not enforce the use of personal protective equipment for the protection of the extremities such as but not limited to, gloves.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 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) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, for the housekeeping employees using corrosive Booster Plus containing sodium hydroxide.  An eye wash station was not immediately available for use in the event of eye contact.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected electric equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):     (a) On or about 12/23/2013, in the housekeeping closet, for the housekeepers that use the vacuum cleaner, the electrical cord that powers the vacuum had insulation damage,

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i):  The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section did not established a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:     a) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, for housekeeping employees with occupational exposure to potentially infectious material.  Employer did not implement an exposure control plan.     Abatement Note:     Exposure Control Plan includes all elements required by the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard :       1) Determination of employee exposure   2) Universal precautions  3) Engineering and work practice controls  4) Personal protective equipment  5) Housekeeping   6) Regulated waste for liquid and sharps  7) Laundry  8) Labels and signs  9) Hepatitis B vaccination   10) Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up   11) Communication of hazards to employees and training   12) Recordkeeping- sharps injury log   13) Procedures for evaluating circumstances surrounding exposure incidents

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     (a) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, housekeeping employees work with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Para N-Brite containing hypochlorite solution, PX-70 containing sodium hydroxide, VM 5 Softener containing glacial acetic acid, Booster Plus, containing sodium hydroxide, Comet, containing calcium hydroxide, and corrosive Para Sour RR containing hydrofluosilicic acid. Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   (a) On or about 12/23/2013, at facility, housekeeping employees work with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Para N-Brite containing hypochlorite solution, PX-70 containing sodium hydroxide, VM 5 Softener containing glacial acetic acid, Booster Plus, containing sodium hydroxide, Comet, containing calcium hydroxide, and corrosive Para Sour RR containing hydrofluosilicic acid.  Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.