OSHA Inspection: OUR LADY OF VICTORY HOMES OF CHARITY

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement 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) Print Shop - On or about 1/26/16, the employer did not implement a hazard communication program for employees who work in the Print Shop and are exposed to materials such as, but not limited to Aqua Wash Premium General Press Wash (containing Stoddard solvent, xylene, and trimethybenzene), and Colorlok Premium Wash (containing naphatha, petroleum distillates, and propanol).   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  a) Print Shop - On or about 1/26/16, secondary containers of Colorlok Premium Wash and Aqua Wash Premium General Press Work.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 25, 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) Print Shop - On or about 1/26/16, employees working with Colorlok Premium Wash (containing naphtha, petroleum distillates, and propanol), and Aqua Wash Premium General Press Wash (containing Stoddard solvent, xylene, and trimethylbenzene) were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of:  1.    The requirements of this section: 2.    Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; and 3.    The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety         data sheets.  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. 2.    The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3.    The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,        emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. 4.    The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety        Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED