OSHA Inspection: JOHN HASSALL, LLC

Issued

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall 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:    a) Workplace, the employer did not implement their written Hazard Communication Program addressing training for employees working in the Special Finishing Department who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, alkali metal hydroxide (alkaline liquid soap cleaner); on or about 7/29/15.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.        ABATEMENT NOTE:        The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:              a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:                   Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous              chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,              and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;              b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the              workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's              written Hazard Communication Program;              c.   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by              employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available              all employee(s) on all shifts.              d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program              must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication              Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:                   Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence              or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                          The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.                   The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,              specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency              procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.              The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program              including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material              Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the              appropriate hazard information;              e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non              routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;              and              f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be              made available upon request.              For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication         Program must also specifically address how:             a.   Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job              site will be provided to other employers in the event the other              employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.              b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of              any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect              employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable              emergencies.              c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)              of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:   a) Workplace- employees working in the Special Finishing Department who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, alkali metal hydroxide (alkaline liquid soap cleaner) were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical; on or about 7/29/15.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Workplace, Special Finishing Dept.- Employee extracted a liquid solution of alkali metal hydroxide (Mirage EZ-225) from a 55 gallon drum while not wearing eye and face protection; on or about 7/29/15.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.