OSHA Inspection: OIL PROCESS SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $982 · Current $737 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2035P101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      a)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of dusts such as, but not limited to, Perlite, while loading the mixer with Frypowder.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2035P101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was required to use the respirator in the workplace.     a)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of dusts such as, but not limited to, Perlite, while loading the mixer with Frypowder.  The employer did not evaluate the employees ability to safely wear a respirator.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2035P101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph:    a)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of dusts such as, but not limited to, Perlite, while loading the mixer with Frypowder.  The employer did not provide a fit test to ensure the respirator would properly fit and protect the employee.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2035P101

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provided effective training to employees who are required to use respirators:     a)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of dusts such as, but not limited to, Perlite, while loading the mixer with Frypowder.   The employer did not provide effective training on the required training elements of this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $982 · Current $737 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15602460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    a) Miroil - On or about May 12, 2016, employees perform tasks with flammable chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and lacquer based stains, where employees were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational program as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $982 · Current $737 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a)  Miroil - On or about May 12, 2016, an employee working at the paint booth was exposed to flying particles and other compressed air hazards during the use of an air nozzle for cleaning off product prior to coating.  The pressure was not reduced as required.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $982 · Current $737 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040156024609135

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:     a)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, a employees are exposed to chemicals such as perlite (Frypowder) and isopropyl alcohol while performing duties in the packaging area.  Employer had not developed a written chemical hazard communication program as required.    b) Miroil - On or about May 12, 2016, an employee, Painter, coats wooden dryer units with lacquer based stains.  Employer had not developed a written chemical hazard communication program as required.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040156024609135

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)  Miroil - On or About May 12, 2016, employees are exposed to chemicals such as perlite and isopropyl alcohol while performing duties in the packaging area.  Employer had not trained employees on hazard communication as required.    b) Miroil - On or about May 12, 2016, an employee, Painter, coats wooden dryer units with lacquer based stains.    Employer had not trained employees on hazard communication as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a) Miroil - On or about May 12, 2016, the employer was using a spray booth for painting lacquer stains, which had combustible materials such as cardboard and wood, being stored less than 3 feet from the outer sides of the booth.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.