OSHA Inspection: BRENT INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):  (a) On or about 3/11/15 - Tank farm, the mid-rail was missing from the guardrail  surrounding the tank farm pit.  (b) On or about 3/11/15 - Tank farm, the mid-rail was missing from the guardrail at the walkway used to access the bulk tanks.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(iv): Where indicated by special hazards of operations, flammable liquid processing equipment, major piping, and supporting steel were not protected by approved water spray systems, deluge systems, approved fire-resistant coatings, insulation, or combination of these:    (a)  On or about 3/11/15 - Processing Area, the  building housing the drycleaning room was not protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(iii):  Special extinguishing equipment such as that utilizing foam, inert gas, or dry chemical shall be provided as the need is indicated by the special hazards of operation dispensing and storage:    (a)  On or about 3/11/15 - Processing Area, the drycleaning units which included washer(s) and extractor(s), were not provided with an automatic carbon dioxide extinguishing system.  The drycleaning units utilized mineral spirits, a flammable liquid, as the dry cleaning  solvent.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

Hazardous substances 2270

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:      On or about March 11, 2015 - Although verbal warnings were given to employees regarding the hazards associated with inserting any metal or other foreign objects (including laundry bags with sewn-in metal grommets) into the Washex machines, employees were not provided adequate training regarding the potential fire hazards associated with inserting laundry bags with sewn-in metal grommets into the Washex machines.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4):     Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    (a) On or about 3/11/15 - Brent Industries, Inc. site, an operable alarm system was not installed and maintained at the site to provide warning for necessary emergency actions as called for in the emergency action plan. An alarm with distinctive signals was required to initiate response to anticipated spills or releases of mineral spirits and to assure the evacuation of other personnel.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a)  On or about 3/11/15 and at times prior -  Processing areas, employees working at the drycleaning machinery were exposed to contact with dirty shop towels, dirty gloves and other items when loading the washers and the dry cleaning solvent mineral spirit.  Employees were not provided and required to utilize personal protective equipment such as aprons, coveralls, and or other resistant protective clothing.  (b)  On or about 3/11/15 and at times prior -  Production area, the employees receiving and sorting industrial work gloves contaminated with solvents and lubricants were not provided and required to utilize personal protective equipment such as aprons, coveralls, and or other resistant protective clothing.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:  (a)  On or about 3/11/15 and at other times prior in the Processing and Production areas where employees were exposed to contact with dirty product and dry cleaned product containing residual mineral spirits. Each employee had not been provided specific training on the following:  1.  What ppe is necessary. 2.  When ppe is necessary. 3.  The limitations of the PPE.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a)  On or about 3/11/15 and at times prior -  Processing area, employees working at the drycleaning washers were exposed to contact with dirty shop towels, dirty gloves and other items when loading the washers. The employees were provided work gloves, that were not resistant to solvent, to protect against exposure to mineral spirits and chemicals present in the items to be dry cleaned.  (b)  On or about 3/11/15 and at times prior -  Processing area, employees unloading the washers and loading dryers were exposed to contact with mineral spirits which was used in the dry-cleaning process.  Employees were provided work gloves that were not resistant to solvent to protect against exposure to mineral spirits.  (c)  On or about 3/11/15 and at other time prior - Production area where employees sorted dirty product, hand protection was not provided and required to be utilized.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

Hazardous substances 2270

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:  (a) On or about March 11, 2015, Processing area(s), employees  sorting product to be processed and operating dry-cleaning equipment had not been instructed about the hazards of the flammable solvent mineral spirits which was used in the washers.  Additionally, they had not received specific training in the use of personal protective equipment as well as work practice controls to reduce exposure to the drycleaning solvent.