OSHA Inspection: J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY

Issued

Aug 25, 2017

Abate by

Oct 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $9,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a) On or about July 19, 2017 or prior there to, Sulfuric Acid Tank #5:   Entrants into the confined space were exposed to contact hazards with concentrated 98% Sulfuric Acid during inverted entry into the confined space.   During entry, employees wore personal protective equipment (PPE) that included Neese green PVC Chem Splash 96 Jackets, Ansell Snorkell Acid Resistant Gloves, and North Full Face Respirators.  Acid hoods were not worn during entry, and the necks and ears of employees were exposed during this work operation.   In addition, the gloves and boots worn by employees were not taped to the sleeve and pant seams of PPE.    Employees were exposed to the hazards of skin contact with concentrated sulfuric acid without a fully encapsulating suit or adequate PPE.  NOTE:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 25, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(iv): The employer did not ensure personal protective equipment was utilized insofar as feasible engineering and work practice controls do not adequately protect employees.    a) On or about July 19, 2017 or prior there to, Sulfuric Acid Tank #5:   Entrants into the confined space were not protected by acid hoods and/or full encapsulating suits to protect from the hazards of concentrated 98% Sulfuric Acid, during entry.  Additionally, the seams of personal protective equipment at the glove/sleeve union were not taped to prevent acid contamination.   NOTE:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 25, 2017

Abate by

Oct 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $9,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): The employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them.    a) On or about July 19, 2017 or prior there to, Sulfuric Acid Tank #5:   The employer did not identify and evaluate the confined spaces in that an assessment of the slip hazards of concentrated 98% Sulfuric Acid was not conducted.   Additionally, the hazards of confined space entrance into a space containing acids while in an inverted position was not addressed in the Confined Space program.    NOTE:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 25, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(h)(1): Entrants did not know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.  a) On or about July 19, 2017 or prior there to, Sulfuric Acid Tank #5:   Entrants into the confined space were not trained in the slippery nature of concentrated 98% Sulfuric Acid, nor the hazards of entrance into a confined space by an inverted position without an acid hood, nor the hazards of not having taped PPE seams to protect employees from acid contamination.  NOTE:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 25, 2017

Abate by

Oct 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(i)(7): The employer did not ensure that the Attendant summoned rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from permit space hazards.  a) On or about July 19, 2017 or prior there to, Sulfuric Acid Tank #5:   An emergency response was required after entrance into a confined space with concentrated 98% Sulfuric Acid, and the designated Attendant was not supplied with a radio or communication device to summon assistance.    NOTE:   Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.