OSHA Inspection: EARTH'N WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3622.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about June 21, 2018, the employer had not performed a hazard assessment which addressed situations including, but not limited to, powered industrial vehicle maintenance.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   On or about June 21, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees servicing a battery on a front end loader wore eye protection.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about June 21, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees servicing a battery on a front end loader wore appropriate hand protection.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3622.00 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 June 21, 2018, the employer did not ensure that an eyewash station was available for employee use when they were required to work with or around corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, battery acid.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3622.00 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):    On or about June 21, 2018, where employees utilized chemicals including, but not limited to Universal Tractor Hydraulic and lead acid batteries, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   On or about June 21, 2018, the employer had not maintained safety data sheets for chemicals utilized in the workplace including, but not limited to Universal Tractor Hydraulic.

Issued

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   On or about June 21, 2018, the employees did not provide hazard communication training to employees prior to their using chemical in the workplace including, but not limited to Universal Tractor Hydraulic and lead acid batteries.