OSHA Inspection: BRESHEARS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2018-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 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:  On or about April 19, 2018, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of eyes was not provided for employees using phosphoric acid.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2018-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about April 19, 2018, Shop Area, employer did not provide guarding for the following machines:  Table saw Wysong Shear Standard 200 ton Press Brake 150 ton Press Brake  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in point of operation and/or being struck by rotating saw blade.

Issued

2018-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

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:  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program.  Employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to, phosphoric acid, welding rod containing manganese, and grind stainless steel parts.   Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards.

Issued

2018-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  On or about April 19, 2018, all nameplates on powered industrial truck were not maintained in legible condition.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling load.

Issued

2018-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about April 19, 2018, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator had successfully completed training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l).  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling load and/or powered industrial truck.