OSHA Inspection: WINDSOR SANITATION, INC.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

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:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, the employer had not developed and implemented a written Respiratory Protection Program.  Employees were required to wear tight-fitting, negative pressure respirators when welding and spray painting dumpsters.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, employees who were required to wear tight-fitting, negative pressure elastomeric respirators were not provided with medical evaluations.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, employees were not fit-tested prior to being required to wear tight-fitting elastomeric respirators while painting and welding.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, the employer did not provide employees required to wear tight-fitting elastomeric respirators with training prior to use.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, the employer had not developed a written Hazard Communication Program.  Hazardous chemicals used at the facility included, but were not limited to, solvent-based paints, compressed gases for welding, and welding fluxes and sticks used when repairing trucks and dumpsters.

Issued

Oct 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 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 work area:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, the employer did not provide employees with training and information pertaining to the hazardous chemicals used at the facility.  Hazardous chemicals used included but were not limited to solvent-based paints, compressed gases for welding, and fluxes and sticks used in welding trucks and dumpsters.