OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX, LLC

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section):     Wash Area:  On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than four feet to the ground below while standing, walking, and working on the wash platform that was not guarded.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,000 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):    Warehouse Area:  On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, an assessment for personal protective equipment for all tasks such as, but not limited to, handling of intermediate bulk containers and the treatment of waste water was not conducted.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    Water Treatment Area:  On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an undue physiological burden, as the employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory program such as, but not limited to, the information contained in Appendix D, medical evaluations, or maintenance of respirators for employees who voluntarily wear a half-mask tight fitting respirator.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Storage of material created a hazard - boxes of material were not limited in height such that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse:    Warehouse:  On or about May 29, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards while working in areas where unstable containers were stacked.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:     West end of warehouse: On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while cutting intermediate bulk containers that were not properly labeled to include chemical names and information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 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:  West end of warehouse: On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while handling intermediate bulk containers without being informed by the employer of the associated hazards of these chemicals, symptoms of exposure, and precautionary measures.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 1910.28:   Wash Area, Stairway:  On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while accessing the wash platform using the stairway that was missing a midrail.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years:   Warehouse Area:  On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating Forklifts without being provided refresher training or an evaluation.