OSHA Inspection: GOOD CHOICE COMMERCIAL CLEANING

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    On or about September 16, 2014, the propane operated floor buffer was not being adequately maintained by the employer which resulted in an employee being overexposed to carbon monoxide.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): An employee was exposed to (carbon monoxide) in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average limits of (50 ppm) listed in Table Z-3:    On or about August 5, 2014, the buffing machine operator was exposed to carbon monoxide at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 160.4 ppm which is approximately 3.21 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ppm during the 120 minute occupational exposure. Zero exposure is assumed for the time not exposed.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    For the employee including, but not limited to, the employee whose exposure is described in Citation 1, Item 1(b).   General methods of control include, but are not limited to:    1. Use an exhaust ventilation system to remove the carbon monoxide.    2. Removal or replacement of propane operated buffer to a type that does not pose a carbon monoxide hazard.    Abatement Steps    STEP 1:  Effective respirators shall be provided and used by all employee(s) as an interim measure.  Abatement must be completed by (5 working days).     STEP 2:  Submit to the Area Director a written detailed plan of abatement outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and/or administrative measures to control employee exposures as referenced in this citation.  This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be consistent with the dates required by this citation.     a)  Evaluation of the extent and location of the hazard source.     b)  Evaluation of control measure options.    c)  Selection of optimum control method(s).    d)  Determination of control measure design.    e)  Ordering and delivery of equipment and material(s).    f)  Installation of control measures.     g)  Training of employees in proper operation and maintenance of newly-implemented control measures.     h)  Assurance of effective performance of control measures.    All proposed control measures shall be evaluated for each particular use by a technically qualified person.  Abatement must be completed by (15 working days).     STEP 3:  Correction should have been completed by the implementation of feasible engineering and/or administrative controls and their effectiveness in achieving compliance.  Abatement must be completed by (30 working days).

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

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:    On or about September 16, 2014, the company did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as carbon monoxide, propane, acidulous quarry tile renovator, germicidal disinfectant, orange citrus spray, comet, bleach, pinesol, 303 pink toilet bowl cleaner, and 302 blue toilet bowl cleaner.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0560

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:    On or about September 16, 2014, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; carbon monoxide, propane, acidulous quarry tile renovator, germicidal disinfectant, orange citrus spray, comet, bleach, pinesol, 303 pink toilet bowl cleaner, and 302 blue toilet bowl cleaner.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not keep records of fatalities, injuries and illnesses as required by this part:    On or about September 16, 2014, the employer did not keep the following records :  The OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses; the OSHA 300-A form, Summary or Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and the OSHA 301 form, Injury and Illness Incident Report.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      On or about September 16, 2014, the workplace hazard assessment had not been certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed. Employees are working with propane, acidulous quarry tile renovator, germicidal disinfectant, orange citrus spray, comet, bleach, pinesol, 303 pink toilet bowl cleaner, and 302 blue toilet bowl cleaner.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    On or about September 16, 2014, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use.  Employees are working with propane, acidulous quarry tile renovator, germicidal disinfectant, orange citrus spray, comet, bleach, pinesol, 303 pink toilet bowl cleaner, and 302 blue toilet bowl cleaner. Employees are required to wear safety glasses and chemical resistant gloves.

Issued

Nov 4, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a. On or about September 16, 2014, the electrical outlet box on the North wall was missing a faceplate.     b. On or about September 16, 2014, the electrical outlet box on the West wall was missing a faceplate.