OSHA Inspection: CELEBRATION FIREWORKS, INC.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,704 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d): The employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information, including information pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals used or produced by the process, information pertaining to the technology of the process, and information pertaining to the equipment in the process before conducting the process hazard analysis:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information pertaining to the process of assembling multiple components of display firework devices consisting of Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.    b) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information pertaining to the codes and standards being followed to identify the Net Explosive Weight limits and the proper separation distances of the fireworks processing and squibbing area from other activities and personnel within the same operating building.    c) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information pertaining to the codes and standards being followed to identify the hazards associated with static electricity, stray current, and radio frequencies and their possible effect on firework components.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to compile information that complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as but not limited to NFPA - 77, 495, 1123, 1124, 1126, and ATF Regulations.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) pertaining to the process of assembling multiple components of display firework devices consisting of Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to identify hazards addressed in recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as but not limited to NFPA - 77, 495, 1123, 1124, 1126, and ATF Regulations.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the safety information and which address the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i) through (f)(1)(v):     a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting squibbing operations of display firework devices consisting of Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.    b) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for the safe storage, control, removal, and disposal of scrap cut off portions of Black Match, Quick Match, Time Fuse, and loose black powder for shell lift charges.     c) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions that address the limitation of electronic devices that are permitted in the squibbing area during work operations.    d) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for the personnel and explosive limits permitted in the operating building.     ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to compile information that complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as but not limited to NFPA - 77, 495, 1123, 1124, and 1126.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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).  a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the type of personal protective equipment such as but not limited to protective gloves, eyewear, not static clothing, and flammable retardant clothing, to protect employees during handling and use of display firework devices consisting of Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,704 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not establish an emergency action plan to ensure evacuation and aid was available for injured employees in the event of an incident that may occur involving Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not ensure that an infirmary, clinic, or hospital was in near proximity to the workplace nor a person adequately trained to render first aid in the event of an incident involving injuries to employees.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did provide an educational program  for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting in the event of a fire incident that may occur involving Hazard Class/Division 1.3G and 1.4S explosives.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,422 Reduced

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:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program developed, implemented, or maintained, for materials handled associated with the use of display fireworks.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

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    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, the employer did not have safety data sheets available for materials being handled and associated with the use of display fireworks.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

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:    a) Celebration Fireworks - On or about June 30, 2017, Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area associated with but not limited to the use and handling of display fireworks and their components.