OSHA Inspection: ECO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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) Warehouse: Appropriate protective equipment such as, but not limited to, chemical resistant clothing was not provided to those who handle BoraSol-WP and AF-21 the wood treatment chemicals, on or about 09/09/15.

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)   Warehouse: Appropriate protective equipment such as, but not limited to, chemical resistant impervious gloves were not provided to applicators and handlers of wood treatment chemicals, on or about 09/09/15.

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided, where practicable, or waterproof footgear was not provided:  a) Warehouse: The floor around the lumber die machine was wet and slippery, exposing employees to slip and fall hazard, on or about 09/09/15.

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Warehouse:  Employees were not provided the information and training on the hazard(s) associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, boron oxide, sodium oxide and boron contained in BoraSol-WP, a wood treatment chemical. on or about 09/09/15.