OSHA Inspection: BROTHERS II, INC

Issued

Dec 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(vi): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, evacuation routes and procedures:  a) On or about October 1, 2014, the employer's written Emergency Spill Procedure for perchloroethylene did not include when employees should evacuate the facility and where the employees should meet after evacuating the building.

Issued

Dec 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a)  On or about September 4, 2014, the employer's hazard communication training did not include procedures to be taken by employees when the dry cleaning machine malfunctions and employees need to remove clothing damp with perchloroethylene to minimize their chemical exposure.  b) On or about September 4, 2014, the employer's hazard communication training did not include procedures to be taken by employees exposed to high concentrations of boiler additives in the stream used for pressing clothes to minimize their chemical exposure.

Issued

Dec 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:  a) On or about October 15, 2014, energized fluorescent light bulbs below 8 feet were not protected from breakage in the Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Laundry areas.