OSHA Inspection: ANDCO MANAGEMENT LLC

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,282 · Current $1,256 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:    a) Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees transfer acids from product shipping totes above eye level and are not wearing a protective face shield or goggles to prevent against splashes to the eyes; a hazard assessment has not been completed or documented for this area.              Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees transfer acids from product shipping totes above eye level and are not wearing a protective face shield or goggles to prevent against splashes to the eyes; the employer has not certified a hazard assessment for this area.           Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jul 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   a) Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees transfer acids from product shipping totes above eye level and are not wearing a protective face shield or goggles to prevent against splashes to the eyes; employees have not received training on SDS familiarity, spill response and the importance of wearing eye/face protection when working with acids.         Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jun 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  a) Wash Bays 1-3:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees exposed to vehicle cleaning products containing acids paid for required personal protective equipment (PPE) to include rubber gloves.      Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Aug 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,423 · Current $1,885 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:    a) Wash Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station: On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; wash technicians dispense corrosive chemicals from product shipping totes which are located above eye level and employees do not have access to an eyewash.           Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

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:  a) Wash Bays 1-3: On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to splash hazards from the application of Aluma Clean  vehicle wash detergent (Benzenesulfonic Acid and Phosphoric Acid) and LV Aluminum Brightener 8000 (20% Sulfuric acid)  Aluminum cleaner, both corrosives, and did not have appropriate eyewear such as anti-fog safety eyewear, goggles or a face shield.    b) Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to splash hazards from the transfer of Aluma Clean  vehicle wash detergent (Benzenesulfonic Acid and Phosphoric Acid) and LV Aluminum Brightener 8000 (20% Sulfuric acid)  Aluminum cleaner, into stationary process containers, and did not have appropriate eyewear such as goggles or a face shield.        Note * Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Aug 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,282 · Current $1,256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) Wash Bays 1-3: On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employer did not develop a written hazard communication program to address the handling of corrosives, eye injuries associated with splash hazards, spill response, and chemical transfer procedures.  Employees work with LV Aluminum Brightener 8000 (20% Sulfuric acid), a corrosive and respiratory hazard and Aluma Clean vehicle wash detergent (Benzenesulfonic Acid and Phosphoric Acid).      Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7):   The alternative method in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers did not identify the container to which it is applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)  a) Wash Bays 1 to 3:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; the employer communicated chemical hazards to employees by using color coded stationary process container hoses rather than ensuring information to include product identifiers, and physical hazards and health hazards were visually communicated and conveyed specific hazards.       Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

May 23, 2018

Abate by

Jul 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  a) Wash Bay 3 Chemical Transfer Station:  On or about January 24, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employer did not train employees on the health and chemical hazards associated with the handling corrosives which require the wear of safety goggles or appropriate eye protection, eye flush procedures and spill clean-up.    Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.