OSHA Inspection: M. A. FOLLKES COMPANY INCORPORATED

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;    a) On or about May 13, 2019 the employers hazard assessment of the scrubbing of the pallets with sodium hypochlorite (corrosive) was in adequate in that it did not include a face shield to protect the face, chemical resistant clothing to protect the upper body, upper arms, legs and feet from chemical burns.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $0 Reduced

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.    a) On or about May 20, 2019 the employer did not ensure that employees wore eye protection while scrubbing pallets with a sodium hypochlorite solution (corrosive, pH 12-14).

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:    a) On or about May 5, 2019 the employer had not developed a written respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear 3M half mask elastomeric respirators while scrubbing wooden pallets with sodium hypochlorite (corrosive).

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): General. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.    a) On or about May 13, 2019 the employer had not provided medical evaluations to employees who were required to wear tight fitting 1/2 mask elastomeric respirators (3M Brand) while scrubbing wooden pallets with sodium hypochlorite (corrosive).

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.    a) On or about May 13, 2019 the employer did not ensure that who were required to wear tight fitting 1/2 mask elastomeric respirators (3M Brand) while scrubbing wooden pallets with sodium hypochlorite (corrosive) were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):    a) On or about May 13, 2019 the employer had not provided employees who were required to wear tight fitting 1/2 mask elastomeric respirators (3M Brand) while scrubbing wooden pallets with sodium hypochlorite (corrosive) with the following training:     a) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;  b) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  c) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  d) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;  e) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; and  f) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a) On or about May 13, 2019 a written hazard communication program had not been developed or implemented by the employer for employees who work with chemicals, such as but not limited to, sodium hypochlorite (corrosive).

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.    a) On or about May 5, 2019 the employer did not provide any hazard communication training to employees who work with chemicals, such as but not limited to, sodium hypochlorite (corrosive).