OSHA Inspection: THE DUMP

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from impact or falling objects:    a) Warehouse: The employer failed to ensure that employees were provided and/or utilized protective head equipment while working near the ceiling area where pipes and other articles were located that could cause injury to the head.

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

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:     a) Battery Charging Area: The employer failed to ensure that a shower unit was available for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, sulfuric acid. Employees were exposed to chemical burns to the skin and eyes from contact with the material containing sulfuric acid while performing assigned duties involving handling 24 volt batteries and filling electrolyte.