OSHA Inspection: PSP INDUSTRIES

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances R251

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii): The written hazard communication program did not include the methods the employer would use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas:    At the inspection site, the PowerPoint presentation "Hazard Communication with New Hire Safety Orientation" did not meet the requirements of an effective hazard communication program in that it lacked the methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, such as manufacture of HRSG panels using refractory ceramic fiber insulation, exposing employees to inhalation and contact hazards of refractory ceramic fiber, a possible human carcinogen.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances D150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a) In the Maintenance Shop, employees were using No. 2 Diesel from a 5-gallon plastic Jerry Can labeled for Gasoline by the manufacturer, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a) In Fit Up 1, in the flammable liquid storage cabinet on the south wall, a 1-gallon Jug containing corrosive ZEP Industrial Purple Cleaner and Degreaser was not labeled with hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemical contact.    b) In Fit Up 1, in the flammable liquid storage cabinet on the south wall, two 1-gallon jugs containing No. 2 Diesel were not labeled with hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact.    c) In Fit Up 1, in the flammable liquid storage cabinet on the south wall, a 1-gallon jug of highly flammable Magnaflux SKC-S Spot Check Cleaner was not labeled with hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact.    d) In Fit Up 2, near column 20, a 1-gallon and 1-quart bottle containing Magnaflux Magnetic Particle 7C Black was not labeled with hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact.    e) In Fit Up 2, Bay 2, a quart spray bottle containing Eagle Brand Water Based Anti-Spatter and Nozzle Shield was not labeled with hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact.    f) At the outside fueling area, tanks containing No. 2 Diesel, Gasoline and Kerosene were labeled with color-coded numerical hazard warning labels that did not include target organ effects, exposing employees to the hazards of fire and chemical inhalation and contact.    g) In the Maintenance Shop, employees were using No. 2 Diesel from a 5-gallon plastic Jerry Can labeled with hazard warnings for Gasoline rather than No. 2 Diesel, exposing employees to the hazards of chemical contact and fire.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,350

Hazardous substances R251

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    At the inspection site, where employees were manufacturing Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) panels, employees were not informed of the health hazards.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R251

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:    At the inspection site, on or about March 4, 2015, employee training did not include measures to minimize airborne dust.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jul 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R251

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  At the inspection site, where employees were manufacturing Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) panels, airborne exposures to refractory ceramic fiber, classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans, were not evaluated, exposing employees to the inhalation hazards of refractory ceramic fibers.

Issued

Jun 11, 2015

Abate by

Jun 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  In Fit Up 2 Building, where employees were performing hot work including welding, an Amerex ABC portable fire extinguisher mounted on column 27 was blocked by equipment including a tool box, wood block and tools, exposing employees to the hazards of fire.