OSHA Inspection: SUBURBAN POOL STORES OF THE SOUTHEAST, INC.

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about February 25th, 2016 at the above addressed job site, employer did not provide nor ensure that employees used eye or face protection when performing filling of containers with liquid chlorinator (Sodium Hypochlorite 10 - 11%, Sodium Chloride 6-8%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.1-0.3%), exposing employees to chemical burns from liquid caustic chemical.

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about February 25th, 2016 at the above addressed job site, employer did not select nor require employees to use appropriate hand protection when performing filling of containers with liquid chlorinator (Sodium Hypochlorite 10 - 11%, Sodium Chloride 6-8%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.1-0.3%), exposing employees to chemical burns from liquid caustic chemical.

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 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:    On or about February 25th, 2016 at the above addressed job site, employer failed to provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of eyes and body for employees performing filling of containers with corrosive material that contains the following chemicals: Sodium Hypochlorite 10 - 11%, Sodium Chloride 6-8%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.1-0.3%.

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 February 25th, 2016 at the above addressed job site, employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program describing hazards associated to substances that contain chemicals such as but not limited to Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Chloride and Sulfuric Acid, for employees performing filling of containers and resale of chemicals; exposing them to chemical burns.