OSHA Inspection: NEW SYSTEM JANITOR SERVICE

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)New Systems Janitor Service @ Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: On or prior to January 4, 2016, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of PPE. The employer has implemented work rules for the use of PPE, however a workplace assessment has not been performed and certified by the employer.       Abatement note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:       (1)        Identifies the workplace evaluated;   (2)        The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;   (3)        The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and   (4)        Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.     (a)New System Janitor Service @ 800 Stevens Port Drive, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: On and before January 4, 2016, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Aero Mad Restroom Cleaner, Aero White E.I. Bowl Cleaner, and Aero Attack Heavy Duty Butyl Degreaser are used by employees.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical burn hazard.     Abatement Note:  A feasible means of abatement includes but is not limited to: 1) a portable eye wash device, appropriate for the expected hazardous exposure, and containing not less than one gallon of potable water; or 2) a plumbed emergency eyewash unit capable of delivering not less than 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of clean water per minute, with flow valves that are simple to operate, go "on" in one second or less, and remain "on" during the eyewash procedure.  For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment, OSHA references the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:     (a)New System Janitor Service @ 800 Stevens Port Drive, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: On and prior to January 4, 2016, the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures, such as but not limited, to the following:       (1)American Compounding Co, Inc.- Aero Attack Heavy Duty Butyl Degreaser - Alkali Detergent which contains 2-butoxyethanol, sodium metasilicate, and potassium hydroxide; and       (2)American Compounding Co, Inc.- Aero White E.I Bowl Cleaner-Acid cleaner which contains hydrochloric Acid; and;     (3)American Compounding Co, Inc.- Aero MAD-Acid based detergent which contains an acid based detergent; and;    (4)American Compounding Co, Inc.- Aero Lift Out-Acid cleaner which contains phosphoric acid, 2-butoxyethanol and hydroxyacetic acid.

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   (a)New System Janitor Service @ 800 Stevens Port Drive, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: On and prior to January 4, 2016, the employer did not ensure safety data sheets for the following product which contain hazardous chemicals:     (1)The One and Only-Glass cleaner;     (2)Earth Force Ltd Natural Lemon

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:     (a)New System Janitor Service @ 800 Stevens Port Drive, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: On or prior to January 4, 2016, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area such as but not limited to the gasoline.     Abatement Note:     (a)        Employees shall be informed of:     (1)        Any operation in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and,     (2)        The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this section.     (b)        Employee training shall include at least:     (1)        Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);     (2)        The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;     (3)        The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used;     (4)        The details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.