OSHA Inspection: MOORESTOWN ENTERPRISES, LLC

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the battery cleaning, sorting and stacking, and charging area of the facility are exposed to eye hazards from chemical splash.  The employer does not require employees to wear safety glasses when handling or performing battery related processes.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,028 Reduced

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.   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the battery cleaning, sorting, and charging area of the facility are exposed to corrosive chemicals.  There was not an emergency eyewash, or a means for flushing of the eyes for 15 minutes in or near the areas.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to struck-by hazards when operating and working around the forklifts.  The employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained as established in the OSHA standard.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,028 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid, tire shine, Super Chief SC-101 Tar and Asphalt Remover, diesel fuel, and motor/engine oils. The employer did not have a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid, tire shine, Super Chief SC-101 Tar and Asphalt Remover, diesel fuel, and motor/engine oils. The employer did not have a list of the chemicals used in the workplace along with the product identifier as referenced on the safety data sheet.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer used written materials, such as signs, placards, process sheets, or batch tickets in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers that failed to identify the container(s) to which they were applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to Super Chief SC-101 Tar and Asphalt Remover  and tire shine.  The employer did not ensure there were labels on bottles of chemicals used in the battery cleaning area.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid, tire shine, Super Chief SC-101 Tar and Asphalt Remover, diesel fuel, and motor/engine oils. The employer did not have or maintain safety data sheets for the chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 workplace.   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to battery acid, tire shine, Super Chief SC-101 Tar and Asphalt Remover, diesel fuel, and motor/engine oils.  Employees were not provided with adequate training on the hazardous chemicals in the work place.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.   On or about January 12, 2017 : Employees working in the washroom area are exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards in the event of an emergency.  The emergency lights above the exit door were not operational during the inspection.

Issued

Jun 9, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about January 12, 2017: Employees working in the facility are exposed to fire hazards.  The employer did not ensure that all fire extinguishers were properly labeled and identified so they could be seen in the event of an emergency.