OSHA Inspection: ALLEN KELLER COMPANY

Issued

2019-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10229.00 · Current $6137.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   On or about April 2, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while manually measuring hot mix asphalt temperatures at the mix discharge chute without a hazard assessment to determine if eye and face protection such as, but not limited to, face shield are necessary.

Issued

2019-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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, or potentially injurious light radiation.  Mix Discharge Chute: On or about April 02, 2019, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from hot asphalt while manually checking the temperature at the mix discharge chute and not being required to use face shields.

Issued

2019-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10229.00 · Current $6137.00 Reduced

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:  Mix Discharge Chute: On or about April 02, 2019, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from hot asphalt while manually checking the temperature at the mix discharge chute without training in measures to take to protect themselves.