OSHA Inspection: ENQUATICS, INC.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6464.00 · Current $3232.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 092120408370

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  If such hazards are present, or are likely to be present, the employer shall select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not assess the workplace to determine what PPE is necessary to protect employees from the hazards associated with assembling lights for water fountains.    Hazards include, but are not limited to the following:        1.  Skin sensitization from components in B-072 Hardener.      2.  Skin irritation from components in B-094 Hardener.      2.  Respiratory irritation from components in B-072 Hardener.      3.  Eye irritation from components in B-094 Hardener and non-ionizing radiation from LED light assemblies.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not verify the required workplace hazard assessment associated with assembling lights for water fountains had been performed.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4310.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): Obtain a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator from the PLHCP. The recommendation shall provide only the following information:    (A)  Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator.  (B)  The need, if any, for follow-up medical evaluations.  (C)  A statement that the PLHCP has provided the employee with a copy of the PLHCP's written recommendation.       a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)  a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator while painting parts as part of his duties.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i):   The employer shall establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee including:    (A) The name or identification of the employee tested;  (B) Type of fit test performed;  (C) Specific make, model, style, and size of respirator tested;  (D) Date of test; and  (E) The pass/fail results for QLFTs or the fit factor and strip chart recording or other recording of the test results for QNFTs.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not establish a fit test record as required for an employee who wore a tight fitting respirator while painting parts on a periodic basis.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5387.00 · Current $2694.00 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:    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that employees exposed to injurious corrosive materials had access to a suitable facility for quick flushing of the eyes.  The eyewash station outside of the room marked with the "WARNING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AREA" sign was blocked by a 55 gallon drum and work table.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5387.00 · Current $2694.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that the junction box beneath the electrical disconnect labeled "DISCONNECT #8 480 VOLTS THREE PHASE" on the wall in the pump repair area had a cover, effectively closing the opening in the disconnect.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that the junction box on the wall between the assembly department and the pump repair department had a cover to prevent employees from coming in contact with exposed wiring.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4310.00 · Current $2155.00 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, and which also includes the following:            1.  A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present.          2.  The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.    a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not have a written hazard communication program that included employee training on methods to protect themselves from exposure to chemicals such as B-072 Hardener and B-094 Hardener.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that the two plastic totes of hazardous chemicals inside the room with the "WARNING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AREA" sign were labeled with product identifiers and words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof to provide at least general information regarding the physical and health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals.  b.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that the two plastic spray bottles of unknown chemicals located in the Maintenance Area were labeled with product identifiers and words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof to provide at least general information regarding the physical and health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals.  c.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not ensure that the 300 gallon poly tote of unknown chemical located in the Pump Repair Area was labeled with product identifiers and words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof to provide at least general information regarding the physical and health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, shall be provided by the employer in any written or oral format, to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this section or by the employer.  a.  On or about May 25, 2017, the employer located at 16024 Cty Rd X Kiel, WI 53042 did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators in written or oral format to employees using filtering facepiece respirators voluntarily.  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix D must be provided to employees wearing a respirator voluntarily.  Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:                  1.  Maintenance and cleaning of respirators.          2.  Choosing the proper respirator.          3.  Limitations of the respirator.