OSHA Inspection: BATTERIES PLUS, LLC

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,345 · Current $3,475 Reduced

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)     There was no written respiratory protection program established and implemented that addressed the issues such as proper selection of respirator, medical evaluation, fit testing, maintenance and care of respirators and training of employees.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,126 · Current $3,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(ii): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of classified hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the signal word:      (a)     The product identified as 8222 and imported in 250ml bottles by Batteries Plus, LLC had no label that contained the signal word 'Danger'.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(iii): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of classified hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the hazard statement(s):      (a)       The product identified as 8222 and imported in 250ml bottles by Batteries Plus, LLC had no label that contained the hazard statements 'Causes serious eye irritation', 'Highly flammable liquid and vapor' and 'May cause drowsiness or dizziness'.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of classified hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the precautionary statement(s):      (a)     The product identified as 8222 and imported in 250ml bottles by Batteries Plus, LLC had no label that contained the precautionary statements such as 'Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.- No smoking', 'If on skin (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing.  Rinse skin with water/shower.', 'Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.', and 'Dispose of contents/container to the approval of the waste treatment plant.'

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(vi): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of classified hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party:      (a)     The product identified as 8222 and imported in 250ml bottles by Batteries Plus, LLC had no label that contained the name, address, and telephone number of Batteries Plus, LLC or other responsible party.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)     In the clean room the power strips were fastened to the legs of the benches with zip ties.    (b)     In the clean room the power strip was connected to the branch circuit with an extension cord.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,345 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(8): Portable hand lamps with exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts that could become energized were not grounded:    (a)     In the cleaning area and the clean room the portable lights with metal shades were not grounded and exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 4, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    (a)     Employees such as supervisors who are designated to clean blood from surfaces or assist with first aid treatment were potentially exposed to blood-borne diseases and there was no written Exposure Control Plan established.