OSHA Inspection: J & DEE, INC.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not 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:  The employer did not ensure employees diluting Ace 64 Neutral Disinfectant and Punch Bowl cleaner, among other chemicals, utilized eye protection as designated on the material safety data sheets of the chemicals while handling and mixing chemicals.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 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:  Employees working with Ace 64 Neutral Disinfectant, a corrosive, did not have access to facilities for quick drenching or flushing of eyes and body.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

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:  The employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program to ensure proper labeling of chemicals and employee training when employees worked with various disinfectant and cleaning chemicals.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:   On or about 8/21/14, employees were exposed to an unlabeled spray bottle of Ace 64 disinfectant in the shower room and an unlabeled container of bleach in the laundry room of the north building.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  A flexible cord powering a door latch was run through the wall of the pantry in the north building.