OSHA Inspection: MESSIAH LIFEWAYS AT MESSIAH VILLAGE

Issued

Jan 24, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,742 · Current $2,619 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  (a) Messiah Lifeways, Incorporated - Pool Maintenance Room - The employees were using Moldex 1511 N95 disposable respirators for protection against sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid vapors during the mixing operation, on or about December 20, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 24, 2018

Abate by

Mar 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Messiah Lifeways, Incorporated - The employer's written hazard communication program did not address the labeling of chemical containers or the Safety Data Sheets in accordance with the Hazard Communication 2012 standard. Employees were exposed to, but not limited to, skin, eye,  and respiratory irritants like; sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid, on or about December 20, 2017.  ABATEMENT NOTE:    A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1. Labeling and other forms of warning.    2. Safety Data Sheets.    3. Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be completed.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.