OSHA Inspection: DUPAGE MATERIALS COMPANY

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 14, 2014, the employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present or are likely to be present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment for employees handling hot tar (asphalt) during the loading/unloading of tanker trailers.  Employees were exposed to hazards that can cause serious burn injury.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  On or About August 14, 2014, the employer did not select and/or use adequate types of personal protective equipment to protect employees from hazards associated with hot tar (asphalt) during the loading/unloading of tanker trailers.  Employees were exposed to hazards that can cause serious burn injury.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  On or about August 14, 2014, the employer did not provide adequate training including specific emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used to protect employees during hot tar (asphalt) transfer from tanker trucks. Employees were exposed to hazards that were likely to cause serious burn injury.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).