OSHA Inspection: THE ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC./INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees would not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel is effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees conducting maintenance work on site. In the event of a fire or other emergency that requires evacuation, the employees are instructed to use an exit door where oxygen and acetylene tanks were stored near the exit.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don 1/2 mask MSA respirators when painting. The employer did not implement a written respirator program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training.  b). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don a 3M N95 dust mask during dusty and smoky conditions during welding operations. The employer did not implement a written respirator program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don 1/2 mask MSA respirators when painting. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include medical evaluations.  b). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don a 3M N95 dust mask during dusty and smoky conditions during welding operations. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include medical evaluations.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don 1/2 mask MSA respirators when painting. The employer did not implement a written respirator program to include fit tests.  b). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don a 3M N95 dust mask during dusty and smoky conditions during welding operations. The employer did not implement a written respirator program to include fit tests.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don 1/2 mask MSA respirators when painting. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include training.  b). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees required to don a 3M N95 dust mask during dusty and smoky conditions during welding operations. The employer did not implement a respirator program to include training.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinder is designed to accept a cap, were not always be in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees conducting maintenance work, to include welding and torching operations. Welders handle acetylene and oxygen gas tanks when in use. The employer stored these gas tanks near the exit door, that were not in use, without their caps.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees conducting maintenance work, to include welding and torching operations. Welders handle acetylene and oxygen gas tanks when in use. The employer stored these gas tanks near the exit door, that were not in use, without separating the oxygen cylinder from the acetylene.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees that paint roll off containers and use Durashield Rust Proof Polyurethane. The paint contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Aromatic Naptha. According to the employer's PPE assessment, the employees are provided PPE such as gloves and safety glasses/goggles, however the employer does not require their use.    b). On or about 8/4/14, on site, for employees that dispense Gibraltar Windshield Wash Fluid in the winter. According to the MSDS, the Gibraltar contains Methyl Alcohol-Methanol which is a skin and eye irritant. Latex gloves and safety glasses are provided; not required. According to the employer's PPE assessment, for vehicle service, PPE is not required.