OSHA Inspection: DUDA ENERGY, LLC

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3570.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations:    (a) On or about 03/08/16 - Facility, a written emergency action plan had not been developed for the site.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3570.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00201310186020852310

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)  On or about 10/22/15 - Dry Chemical Area, the employees were exposed to contact with chemicals such as boric acid during weighing from 55 lb bags and packaging of smaller containers.  The employees were not required to utilize personal protective equipment such as aprons, coveralls, and safety glasses.      (b)  On or about 10/22/15 - Liquid Chemical Area, the employees were exposed to contact with corrosive acids such as nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and sulfuric acid during repackaging from bulk containers to smaller containers.  The employees were not provided and required to utilize an acid splash suit.    (c)  On or about 10/22/15  - Liquid Chemical Area, the employees were exposed to contact with corrosive acids when labeling and packing 2.5 Liter glass bottles containing nitric acid.  Employees were not required to utilize safe work practices and personal protective equipment such as safety glasses to reduce potential contact.    (d)  On or about 03/08/16 - Liquid Chemical Area, employees troubleshooting a valve on a bulk tote of nitric acid did not utilize personal protective equipment such as goggles, a face shield, and acid splash suit.    (e)  On or about 03/08/16 - Packing Department, employees packing acid containers for shipping were not required to utilize personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00201310186020852310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:  (a)  On or about 10/22/15 - Production areas, employees were exposed to contact with corrosive and irritating chemicals when acids and other chemicals are dispensed during packaging or handled during packing.  Each employee had not been provided specific training on the following:  1.  What ppe is necessary. 2.  When ppe is necessary. 3.  The limitation of the ppe.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

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:    (a) On or about 10/22/2015 - Packing area, an eyewash with a shower was not provided where containers of acid are handled by employees during packing.