OSHA Inspection: SERVEX INC.

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $4,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Employer did not provide personal protective equipment to be used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury or impairment were encountered.      On or about June 30, 2017, an employee was exposed to chemical burns while adding water to powered industrial truck battery coils, which contains corrosive material.  The employer did not provide protective equipment, such as chemical resistant clothing and suitable foot protection, to protect against severe chemical burns to the extremities.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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.   On or about June 30, 2017, an employee was exposed to chemical burns while adding water to powered industrial truck battery coils, which contains corrosive material.  The employer did not provide protective equipment, such as chemical splash goggles or a faceshield with safety glasses to protect against severe chemical burns to the eyes and face.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   On or about June 30, 2017, an employee was exposed to chemical burns while adding water to powered industrial truck battery coils, which contains corrosive material.  The employer did not perform a workplace hazard assessment to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the need for protective wear to protect against severe chemical burns to the eyes, face, and extremities.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $0 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 June 30, 2017, an employee was exposed to chemical burns while adding water to powered industrial truck battery coils, which contains corrosive material.  The employer did not install an eye wash station/shower for immediate emergency use.       No abatement documentation or certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $4,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance had not been conducted at least once every 3 years.    On or about June 30, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and fall hazards when required to operate powered industrial truck as part of their routine job duties.  The employer did not ensure powered industrial truck operators were evaluated at least once every three years.       There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $4,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.    On or about June 30, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and fall hazards when required to operate a Nissan stand-up power industrial truck with damaged brakes.  The employer did not ensure the power industrial trucks were removed from service when it was found to not be in safe operating condition.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Oct 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $0 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:    On or about June 30, 2017, employees were exposed to skin irritation, eye irritation, and chemical burns while handling Castro Oil GTX, propane tanks, and when adding water to powered industrial truck battery coils. The employer did not implement a written hazard communication program, which included training, a list of inventory chemicals, and the maintaining of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).       Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).