OSHA Inspection: MAVERICK BUILDING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ    a) The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if employees performing cleaning are exposed to hazards that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  The employees used chemicals including but not limited to CREW Restroom Floor and Surface SC non-acid Disinfectant Cleaner that causes burns to eyes and skin.       Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ  a) The employer did not provide eye protection such as chemical splash resistant goggles to janitorial employees who clean with chemicals including but not limited to Sealed Air Glance NA Window Cleaner concentrate which can burn eyes.     Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a) Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ  The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection when diluting and cleaning with concentrated chemicals including but not limited to CREW Restroom Floor and Surface SC non-acid Cleaner concentrate that requires the use of neoprene gloves.    Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3900.00 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):     Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ    a) The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees required to use cleaning chemicals including but not limited to Sealed Air Glance NA Window Cleaner concentrate, CREW Restroom Floor and Surface SC non-acid Disinfectant Cleaner, GTC All Purpose Cleaner, and Sealed Air Stride Citrus HC.        Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ  a)  The employer did not provide safety data sheets for chemicals in use by employees at the time of the inspection, including but not limited to Sealed Air Glance NA Window Cleaner concentrate and CREW Restroom Floor and Surface SC non-acid Disinfectant Cleaner.  Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17

Issued

2017-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  Workplace, 35 North Enterprise Ave., Secaucus NJ  a) The employer did not provide training in the physical and health hazards of the chemicals used by janitorial employees including but not limited to Sealed Air Glance NA Window Cleaner concentrate and CREW Restroom Floor and Surface SC non-acid Disinfectant Cleaner.    Violation occurred on or about 6-21-17