OSHA Inspection: MIRACLE PRODUCTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:       a.  On or about September 30, 2015, wash bay pit, a hole in the expanded metal cover of the wash bay pit was not guarded or covered which exposed employees to tripping hazards.     b.  On or about September 30, 2015, wash bay pit, the expanded metal cover of the wash bay pit was depressed between the tubing supports which exposed employees tripping hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:       On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay pit, the employer did not require employees to wear a face shield when they entered frac (water) tanks and used a corrosive pressure washer soap.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i): The written program did not contain procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace:     On or about September 29, 2015, wash bay, the employers respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.  An employee wore a half mask cartridge respirator when working inside frac (water) tanks and was exposed to air borne hazards including but not limited to pressure washer soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:     On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) to which an employee was exposed when they entered frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  The employee wore a half mask cartridge respirator when working inside the frac (water) tank and was exposed to air borne hazards including but not limited to pressure washer soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:       On or about September 29, 2015, office, a stored half mask respirator with yellow and pink cartridges had dust and debris present on the outer surfaces and was not cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.  An employee wore a half mask cartridge respirator when working inside frac (water) tanks and was exposed to air borne hazards including but not limited to pressure washer soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator:       On or about September 22, 2015, shop, the employer did not ensure employees demonstrated knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of half mask respirators with cartridges worn when employees entered frac (water) tanks and pressure washed to remove black residues from tank interiors.  Employees were exposed to air borne hazards including but not limited to pressure washer soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including specifying acceptable entry conditions:         On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the permit required confined space program did not specify acceptable entry conditions for entering frac (water) tanks whose interior surfaces had black residues.  Employees entered frac (water) tanks and used pressure washers and alkaline soap to remove black residues.  Frac (water) tanks were previously used in oil/gas drilling operations.  Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized heated water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:       On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not provide permit-required confined space training to employees who entered frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  Frac (water) tanks were previously used in oil/gas drilling operations.   Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin:       On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not test air conditions in frac (water) tanks.  Employees worked inside frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  Frac (water) tanks were previously used in oil/gas drilling operations.  Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized heated water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:       On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not complete an entry permit for employees entering frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  Frac (water) tanks were previously used in oil/gas drilling operations.  Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(i)(4): The employer did not ensure that each attendant remained outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another attendant:       On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not ensure an attendant remained outside of frac (water) tanks during employee entries of frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized heated water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(i): Each authorized entrant did not use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head:    On or about September 22, 2015, wash bay, the employer did not require employees to use a chest or full body harness with a retrieval line for non-entry rescue when employees entered frac (water) tanks to clean them of black residue using pressure washers and alkaline soap.  Frac (water) tanks were previously used in oil/gas drilling operations.  Employees working in frac (water) tanks were exposed to hazards such as pressurized water, slipping, carbon monoxide, oil/gas drilling waste, and alkaline soap (corrosive).

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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:       On or about September 29, 2015, shop and wash bay, suitable facilities for quick drenching of the eyes was not provided where employees used a corrosive pressure washer soap to clean frac (water) tanks.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:       On or about September 30, 2015, shop, a fire extinguisher that sat on the shop floor was not mounted and identified.  Employees who worked with gas water heaters and arc welders were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    On or about September 30, 2015, shop, a fire extinguisher that sat on the shop floor was not fully charged.  Employees who worked with gas water heaters and arc welders were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:   On or about September 29, 2015, shop bathroom, a water heater's electrical wire connections were not in an enclosure to protect the wires connections from physical damage and exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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:  On or about September 29, 2015, shop, unlabeled natural gas (flammable gas) pipes were present in the shop and the employer did not implement the method stated in the written hazard communication program for informing employees of the hazards of chemicals in unlabeled pipes in the work place.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    On or about September 29, 2015, shop, the hazardous chemicals list did not include pressure washer soap (corrosive) and natural gas (flammable gas).  Pressure washer soap and natural gas were used by employees when they operated a pressure washer to clean frac (water) tanks.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): A company executive did not certify the he or she has examined the OSHA 300 Log and that he or she reasonably believes, based on his or her knowledge of the process by which the information was recorded, that the annual summary is correct and complete:       On or about September 29, 2015, establishment, the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2014, 2013, or 2012 were certified by an administrative assistant who was not a company executive.

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Mar 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:    On or about September 29, 2015, shop bathroom, the bathroom had black debris present at the sink and floor and was not maintained in a sanitary condition which exposed employees to health hazards.