OSHA Inspection: KITTRICH CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,240 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the facility located at 3057 Summer Oak Place in Buford, Georgia are exposed to fire hazards where there are flammables such as but not limited to (37) 55-gallon drums of Limonene, (1) 55-gallon drum of isopropyl alcohol,  (1) 55-gallon drum of FloraSolv LX311, and several small containers of L9219 Make-up Solution that are improperly stored.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered contianers when not in use.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards where a flammable chemical (a 55-gallon drum of isopropyl alcohol) was left open when not in use.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,500 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.       On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are required to wear an N95 Respirator when filling containers on the line and when mixing products.  The employer did not select a respirator that protects against vapors, gases, and fumes as well as dust and did not select a NIOSH certified respirator.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are required to wear an N95 Respirator when filling containers on the line and when mixing products.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for the employees prior to respirator use.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are required to wear an N95 Respirator when filling containers on the line and when mixing products.  The employer did not provide a fit test for the employees.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are required to wear an N95 Respirator when filling containers on the line and when mixing products.  The employer did not provide respirator training.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.      On or about July 16, 2018:  The employee mixing chemicals within the production area was exposed to skin contact hazards such as irritation and dermatitis where the employer did not have the proper gloves available for use for several days.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $4,600 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 July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area who mix and use chemicals to clean the tanks are exposed to corrosives such as but not limited to Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution, and Caprylic acid.  There was no eyewash station in the back production area where the chemicals are and the wall mounted eyewash station near the bathroom had not been serviced.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to D-Limonene WS3, Caprylic acid, Isopropyl alcohol 99%, Sarcosine, BCS 3196, FioraSolv LX311, Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution, Igepal CO-630, Tergitol NP-8 & NP-9, Stepanol WAC, Lumulce CO-40, Glycerine USP, and Glycerine 99%.  The employer did not have a complete inventory list of chemicals in the workplace.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.      On or about July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to D-Limonene WS3, Caprylic acid, Isopropyl alcohol 99%, Sarcosine, BCS 3196, FioraSolv LX311, Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution, Igepal CO-630, Tergitol NP-8 & NP-9, Stepanol WAC, Lumulce CO-40, Glycerine USP, and Glycerine 99%.  The employer did not ensure that all containers were properly labelled.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 july 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to D-Limonene WS3, Caprylic acid, Isopropyl alcohol 99%, Sarcosine, BCS 3196, FioraSolv LX311, Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution, Igepal CO-630, Tergitol NP-8 & NP-9, Stepanol WAC, Lumulce CO-40, Glycerine USP, and Glycerine 99%.  The employer did not update their safety data sheets or have one for chemicals such as but not limited to D-Limonene and X-45.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 July 16, 2018:  Employees working in the production area are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to D-Limonene WS3, Caprylic acid, Isopropyl alcohol 99%, Sarcosine, BCS 3196, FioraSolv LX311, Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution, Igepal CO-630, Tergitol NP-8 & NP-9, Stepanol WAC, Lumulce CO-40, Glycerine USP, and Glycerine 99%.  The employer did not provide effective information and training.