OSHA Inspection: NONPAREIL CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 5, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,346 · Current $3,042 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).  a) On or about September 19, 2017 or prior thereto:   The employer did not adequately assess workplace use of Domolish RT-8 containing Sodium Hydroxide.   Employees were utilizing the chemical for sanitation activity without face shields or taping the seam between gloves and sleeves.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 5, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 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 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.  a) On or about September 19, 2017 or prior thereto:   Employees were utilizing Domolish RT-8 without face shields.  The chemical contains 20-30% Sodium Hydroxide.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 5, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form.   a) On or about September 19, 2017 or prior thereto:   Employees were utilizing Domolish RT-8 during sanitation activity.  The chemical contains 20-30% Sodium Hydroxide, and the employer had not conducted an airborne assessment to determine if respirator use was necessary.  Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 5, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employer training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.  a) On or about September 19, 2017 or prior thereto:   Employees were utilizing Domolish RT-8 during sanitation activity.  The chemical contains 20-30% Sodium Hydroxide, and the employer had not conducted an hazard communication training to include utilization of face shields, and taping of glove and sleeve seams to prevent chemical infiltration.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.