OSHA Inspection: NORTHWOODS ICE, L.L.C.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  RESTROOM: On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (DALEY Bowl Creme, hydrochloric acid) without suitable personal protective equipment for their eyes.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  FACILITY:  On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazard, such as, but not limited to, light switches and ballasts while working on live electrical equipment without a Lock Out Tag Out program.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

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:  HOUSEKEEPING STOREROOM: On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (DALEY Bowl Creme, hydrochloric acid) without suitable quick drenching facilities for their eyes.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer, having employees with occupational exposure, did not prepare an exposure determination:    FACILITY WIDE:  On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens while rendering first aid without an exposure determination plan to minimize the exposure risks.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:  FACILITY WIDE: On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens while rendering First Aid without a training program to explain the risks and protection techniques to employees.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident.  FACILITY WIDE: On or about June 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens while rendering First Aid without first being offered the vaccination series.

Issued

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer did not 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  FACILITY WIDE:  Employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program in place for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to anhydrous ammonia and DALEY Bowl Creme (hydrochloric acid).