OSHA Inspection: THE HILL GROUP, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2018

Abate by

May 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  On or about October 13, 2017, at the above addressed worksite, the employer did not ensure that a container of hazardous chemical containing Citri-Lize, a corrosive with a pH of 1.1 during paint removal was properly labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

Apr 6, 2018

Abate by

May 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  On or about October 13, 2017, at the above addressed worksite, the employer did not ensure that the GHS training requirements under the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard were met for employees exposed or could potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Citri-Lize (corrosive, pH 1.1) and Peel Away 1 (corrosive, pH 12), during paint removal operations.

Issued

Apr 6, 2018

Abate by

May 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  On or about October 13, 2017, at the above addressed worksite, the employer did not ensure an employee used appropriate eye and face protection was exposed to a splashing hazardous chemical, such as, but not limited to, Citri-Lize (corrosive, pH 1.1) and Peel Away 1 (corrosive, pH 12), during paint removal operations.