OSHA Inspection: ATHENS INDUSTRIAL STRIPPING SERVICES INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, illumination was not provided and maintained in the work area and bathroom.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards:   a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, an employee was operating a Toyota forklift without utilizing the restraint device.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to fire hazards:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, an inspection and maintenance program was not developed and implemented to ensure that Bayco heat cleaning ovens performed as designed and operated to minimize the release of smoke into the work area during heat cleaning operation.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, employees were exposed to trip hazards the work area was not maintained free of accumulation of items such as, but not limited to, metal racks and other material.  b) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, bathrooms were not maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, the exit routes were not adequately lit to ensure employees can safely exit the building in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Adjacent to small oven, a designated exit door was not marked with a sign.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, three (3) exits signs were not illuminated.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, a written hazard communication program had not been developed and implemented for employees working in and around chemicals including but not limited to, propane (L.P.G.) and natural gas.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects or other vermin were detected:   a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, an extermination program was not established to prevent harborage of insects such as, but not limited to, spiders.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Adjacent to work area, a sink used for hand washing and potable water was not maintained clean and in sanitary condition.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, hand towels were not provided.

Issued

Dec 2, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a) On or about June 18, 2015 - Facility, the employer did not ensure that a Toyota forklift was examined at least daily.