OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE INC.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4050.00 · Current $2835.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

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 acids or caustic liquids:  Employees engaged in unpacking, delivering and using Germicidal Bowl Cleanse which contains hydrochloric acid to clean the toilets were exposed to corrosive hazard in that a face shield or safety glasses were not provided.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4050.00 · Current $2835.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

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:  Employees engaged in unpacking, delivering and using Germicidal Bowl Cleanse which contains hydrochloric acid to clean the toilets were exposed to corrosive hazards in that quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2430.00 · Current $1701.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:   Item 1: A portable fire extinguisher mounted was in the closet near the main entrance of the office and not properly identified for immediate use by employees.  Item 2: A portable fire extinguisher in the stock room was not properly identified for immediate use by employees.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4050.00 · Current $2835.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): Employees shall be informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required lists of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section:  Employees engaged in cleaning activities using chemicals, such as but not limited to: Germicidal Bowl Cleanse and Bath Mate Acid-Free Disinfectant Washroom Cleaner Concentrate, were not informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $689.00 · Current $482.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(1): The employer did not extensively review the OSHA 300A Annual Summary to ensure that entries are correct and complete:  OSHA 300A provided did not ensure the entries were accurate in column J, SICS or NAICS, Annual Average Number of Employees and Total Hours Worked by All Employees Last Year since 2012 to 2014.