OSHA Inspection: CGH CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING, INC.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1817.00 · Current $1363.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a)  Chemical Storage Area, on or about September 7, 2016 - The employer did not provide an eyewash station where employees handle Professional Tile & Grout Cleaner, a corrosive material.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1604.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall 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, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a)  In the Facility, on or about September 7, 2016 - The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the facility.  Employees work with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Professional Tile & Grout Cleaner, a corrosive material.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall 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 chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:   a)  In the Facility, on or about September 7, 2016 - The employer did not provide employees information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work areas.   Employees work with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Professional Tile & Grout Cleaner, a corrosive material.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a)  In the Facility, on or about September 8, 2016 - The employer did not develop a written certification that the required workplace personal protective equipment assessment had been performed.  Employees utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to rubber gloves.

Issued

2016-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   a)  In the Facility, on or about September 8, 2016 - The employer did not provide training to employees who use personal protective equipment.  Employees utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to rubber gloves.