OSHA Inspection: TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL OF WESTERN MISSOURI, INC

Issued

2015-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers must develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  (a) On or about June 9, 2015, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards including but not limited to: 109 Penetro 90, Corrosion X, Actex.

Issued

2015-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers must provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals.   (a) Employer failed to document training of employees on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.  On or about June 9, 2015, employees were exposed to chemical hazards including, but not limited to: 109 Penetro 90, Corrosion X, Actex. Hazard communication training for employees was not documented. The employer failed to ensure that employees have received training to prevent injury from chemical exposures.

Issued

2015-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms must be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  (a)  On or about June 9, 2015, the employer failed to keep the parts room behind the tire shop clean and orderly. Employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards due to excessive clutter and debris obstructing walkways.

Issued

2015-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  (a) On or about June 9, 2015, the employer failed to mark exit from the office attached to the tire shop with a sign reading "Exit." This room has three doors. One leads outside and the other two lead to other areas within the building. In the event of a fire, employees would be exposed to fire and smoke hazards, in that confusion about the exit route would delay evacuation.