OSHA Inspection: GEORGIA WEB, INC.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:     a) At the production building, on or about September 29, 2015 and at times prior to, propane cylinders that were in storage were not protected from being tipped over, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:   a) At the production building, on or about September 29, 2015 and at times prior to, propane cylinders were stored near an exit door, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 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:    a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer failed to supply employees who remove and install propane cylinders on forklifts with eye protection (i.e. safety glasses, goggles, or faceshield), exposing employees to potential eye injury resulting from exposure to propane.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer failed to supply employees who remove and install propane cylinders on forklifts with hand protection, exposing employees to skin injury from contact with liquid propane.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(K): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(K): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training on refueling:    a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that forklift operators assigned to perform refueling operations were trained in safe operations including but not limited to wearing eye and hand protection when removing and installing propane cylinders on forklifts, exposing employees to skin burns from contact with liquid propane.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer did not certify the training of all employees who operated powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

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) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program for employees that were handling/working with chemicals such as, but not limited to propane, exposing employees to eye/face and/or skin injuries and irritations.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 6, 2016

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) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to propane, 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, resulting in a chemical hazard.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 29, 2015, the employer did not provide training pursuant to the Hazard Communication 2012 updates effective December 1, 2013 about the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, the labeling system for received containers, safety data sheets and on how employees can obtain/use the appropriate hazard information for employees working with chemicals such as, but not limited to propane, resulting in a chemical hazard.