OSHA Inspection: GRJH, INC.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of fire and/or explosion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG):    a) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to September 24, 2015, the employer did not assure that employees performing the transfer of LP Gas were trained in the proper handling procedures when assigned to fill the LP Gas customers' portable gas cylinder tanks used for their grills.       b) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or about October 1, 2015, the employer did not assure that operating procedures were written and implemented for safely conducting the transfer of LP-Gas when filling customers' portable gas cylinder tanks used for their grills.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards:    a) Sink in Kitchen Area - On or about October 1, 2015, a 125-volt, single-phase, 15 amp or 20 amp receptacle was installed within 6 feet of a sink did not have a ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for employees who are potentially exposed to electric shock and burn hazards while working in the sink during tasks such as, but not limited to, washing dishes, utensils, etc.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(8)(i): Valves, regulating, gaging, and other container accessory equipment were not protected against tampering and physical damage:       a) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the employer did not enforce and assure that the LP-Gas filling station was protected from tampering and physical damage, exposing their employees to gas dispensing by unqualified customers.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:    a) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the LP-Gas filling station was not protected from vehicular traffic.  This exposed employees to fire hazards due to potential physical damage to the LP-Gas tank.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(12)(iv): To minimize trespassing or tampering, the area which includes container appurtenances, pumping equipment, loading and unloading facilities, and cylinder-filling facilities was not enclosed with at least a 6-foot-high industrial type fence:   a) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the LP-Gas tank and filling equipment was not enclosed by a fence as required.  This exposed employees to fire hazards due to potential tampering or damage to the equipment by vehicles.   NOTE:  There shall be at least two means of emergency access.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(14)(i): Each bulk plant was not provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 12-B, C:  a) Bulk Plant Area - On or about October 1, 2015, there was no portable fire extinguisher mounted in the holster of the (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) LPG bulk plant.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Bathrooms - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present for employees whom were not provided with safety glasses with side shields or goggles when using bleach to clean the bathrooms exposing employees to corrosives.    b) Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present for employees whom were not provided with adequate thermal insulating gloves when transferring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the LPG Bulk Plant to the LPG cylinders.    c) Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present for employees whom were not provided with a face shield or eye protection when transferring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the LPG Bulk Plant to the LPG cylinders.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Bathrooms - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees were not provided with safety glasses with side shields or goggles when using bleach to clean the bathrooms exposing employees to corrosives, including but not limited to, bleach.  b) Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees were not provided with a face shield or eye protection when transferring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the LPG Bulk Plant to the LPG cylinders.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Bulk Plant Area - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees were not provided with adequate thermal insulating gloves when transferring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the LPG Bulk Plant to the LPG cylinders.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $500.00 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:    a) Store - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees who work around corrosives such as, but not limited to, bleach when cleaning the bathrooms were not provided with an emergency eyewash station for immediate emergency use.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 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:    a) Worksite - On or about October 1, 2015, a portable ABC Fire Extinguisher was not mounted.    b) Worksite - On or about October 1, 2015, a Badger Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher was not mounted.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Worksite - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees were not trained in use of portable fire extinguishers and the employer did not have a written fire safety policy.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Worksite - On or prior to October 1, 2015, employees were not trained on fire extinguisher use upon initial hire or annually thereafter.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Electrical Closet - On or about October 1, 2015, a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering various electrical equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling, or certification such as, but not limited to, being permanently secured to a wall and used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    b) Microwave and Slushie Machine Area - On or about October 1, 2015, the employer was using a SL Waber Inc. relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip which is not designed for industrial use to power a microwave and slushie machine.    c) Kitchen Area - On or about October 1, 2015,  relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering a toaster was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling, or certification such as, but not limited to, being permanently secured to a wall and used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    d) Store - On or about October 1, 2015, a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering various electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, a coffee maker and Pretzel Fillers machine, along with a permanent extension cord plugged into the RPT which was then run through the ceiling powering a weighing machine was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling, or certification.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) Outlet by Entrance - On or about October 1, 2015, there was an electrical outlet by the entrance to the facility that had the top socket of the electrical outlet burned out.    b) Outlet by tables - On or about October 1, 2015, there was an electrical outlet by the tables that had refrigerators plugged into it, which had the top socket of the electrical outlet burned out.  The employer had placed a piece of duct tape over the top socket.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) Electrical Closet - On or about October 1, 2015, a 110 Volt, 20 Amp breaker box labeled '110 ONLY' was not adequately labeled.  The labeling consists of paper notes, tape with writing on it, and the labeling on the inside of the cover door with labeling crossed out and written over, and some of the boxes left blank.  The breakers in in the breaker box must be properly labeled to ensure employees or contractors can turn off the power to the correct and corresponding electrical circuit and/or equipment to safely perform any servicing or maintenance operations and avoid electrical hazards.    b) Electrical Closet - On or about October 1, 2015, a 220 Volt, 20 Amp, 30 Amp, 40 Amp, and 100 Amp breaker box labeled '220 ONLY CAUTION 3 Phi DELTA WILD LEG' was not adequately labeled. The labeling consists of paper notes, tape with writing on it, sharpie marker labels, and the labeling on the inside of the cover door with labeling crossed out and written over, and some of the boxes left blank.  The breakers in in the breaker box must be properly labeled to ensure employees or contractors can turn off the power to the correct and corresponding electrical circuit and/or equipment to safely perform any servicing or maintenance operations and avoid electrical hazards.    c) Electrical Closet - On or about October 1, 2015, a breaker box labeled 'All Red x get turned on when you open And off when you close' was not adequately labeled.  The labeling consists of paper notes, tape with writing on it, sharpie marker labels, and the labeling on the inside of the cover door with labeling crossed out and written over, and some of the boxes left blank.  The breakers in in the breaker box must be properly labeled to ensure employees or contractors can turn off the power to the correct and corresponding electrical circuit and/or equipment to safely perform any servicing or maintenance operations and avoid electrical hazards.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage, and was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing:    a) Electrical Closet - On or about October 1, 2015, the electrical closet located near the entrance passageway was guarded by an inadequate plastic curtain and was used for storing materials such as, but not limited to, plastic bins.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Microwave and Slushie Machine Area - On or about October 1, 2015, extension cords were plugged into a junction box were being used as permanent wiring to power refrigerators.    b) Store - On or about October 1, 2015, an extension cord was plugged into a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip and run through the ceiling was being used as permanent wiring to power a weighing machine.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Store - On or about October 1, 2015, an extension cord was plugged into a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip and run through the ceiling to power a weighing machine.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a) Facility - On or about October 1, 2015, an extension cord plugged into a refrigerator had visible insulation damage to the cord set was in use.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) Facility - On or about October 1, 2015, a 'Totally Awesome' container was filled with Windex.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a) Facility - On or about October 1, 2015, a 'Totally Awesome' container was filled with Windex without the proper labeling or hazard warnings.  b) LP-Gas Bulk Plant Area - On or about October 1, 2015, the flame label on the LP-Gas bulk plant was faded to gray in color and needs to be replaced.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that the safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) Facility - On or about October 1, 2015, the employer did not maintain copies of, or ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible for employees during each work shift.  Employees handle chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sysco Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Windex, Ecolab Oasis 100, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Worksite - On or about October 1, 2015, employees had not received training on Hazard Communication including, but not limited to, the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to include the new label elements and new safety data sheet sections.  Employees handle chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sysco Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Windex, and Ecolab Oasis 100.