OSHA Inspection: BLUE BIRD TRUCK CENTER

Issued

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a)  In the chemical storage room, on or about February 5, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide necessary personal protective equipment (protective eyewear) to an employee who was opening a drum of hydrofluoric acid and placing or removing a hose into the drum to allow the acid to flow into the wash system resulting in a chemical hazard.

Issued

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 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) In the chemical storage room, on or about February 5, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body to an employee who was opening a drum of hydrofluoric acid and placing or removing a hose into the drum to allow the acid to flow into the wash system resulting in a chemical hazard.