OSHA Inspection: HVH ENTERPRISE CORPORATION

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a) At the jobsite, on or about 10/30/2014:  The employer did not provide abatement certification for Citation 1, Items 001, 002a, 002b, 003a and 003b issued on August 12, 2014.  An abatement demand letter was sent to the employer on October 7, 2014.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2014-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  (a) At the worksite, on or about July 22,2014: An employee was exposed to corrosive chemical Peelaway on his neck and arms wasn't provided with adequate emergency first aid on site and there was no followup medical treatment on the day of the chemical exposure, causing potentially permanent skin burns and damage.   Abatement certification must be submitted.

Issued

2014-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

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) At the worksite, on or about July 22,2014: An employee was exposed to corrosive chemical Peelaway on his neck and arms and wasn't provided with adequate emergency drench shower in the immediate work area.     Abatement certification must be submitted.

Issued

2014-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) At the worksite, on or about July 22,2014: An employee was exposed to corrosive chemical Peelaway on his neck and arms and wasn't provided with chemical resistant clothing adequate to prevent chemical burns.       Abatement certification must be submitted.

Issued

2014-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

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:  (a) At the worksite, on or about July 22,2014: An employee was exposed to corrosive chemical Peelaway on his neck and arms and had not been trained on the limitations and use of the white tyvek suit he was wearing, which was not chemical resistant.          Abatement certification must be submitted.

Issued

2014-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in  (a) At the worksite, on or about July 22,2014: The employees exposed to use corrosive chemical Peelaway were not trained about the hazards of the product at the time of initial assignment to work with this chemical.          Abatement certification must be submitted.