OSHA Inspection: NORTH AMERICAN FLIGHT SERVICES

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1700.00

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 04/18/2016, employees, on site, are adding Teledyne battery fluid, to aviation batteries. The battery fluid contains, sulfuric acid. Employees add to the batteries as needed. The task was last conducted a month ago. The employer did not provide an eye wash station and shower in the vicinity.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinder is designed to accept a cap, were not always be in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use:  a). On or about 4/18/16, on site, for employees conducting maintenance work on airplanes, to include filling oxygen tanks. Employees handle acetylene and oxygen gas tanks. The employer stored these gas tanks, that were not in use, without their caps.