OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PIONEER POWDER

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $2,673

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d): In accordance with the schedule set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis required by the standard.     (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527; On and before August 2, 2016, the employer failed to complete a compilation of written process safety information.  Condition resulted in employees involved in the development of smokeless gun powder to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this standard:    (a) American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this standard.  The employer did not identify and address sources of ignition including static electricity, and the lack of electrical grounding and bonding. Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Road, Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information.  Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): Each employee involved in operating a process, and each employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, was not trained in an overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each employee involved in operating a process, and each employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, was trained in an overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section.  Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38.   Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1): The Employer did not certify that they evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard were adequate and being followed:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not certify that they evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard were adequate and being followed.  Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $2,138

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  Condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.     (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Road, Whitewater, CO 81527; On and before August 2, 2016, the employer failed to provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.   Condition exposed employees utilizing the various chemicals to potential exposure, inhalation, ingestion and other hazards when utilizing any of the various chemicals.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace, and did not include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    (a)  American Pioneer Powder, at 1475 Blair Rd., Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before August 2, 2016, the employer failed to identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace.  Condition exposed employees working at the facility to chemical and dust respiratory hazards.