OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VAULT CO., INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,591 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved containers and portable tanks were not used to store flammable or combustible liquids:    The employer did not ensure that approved containers were used to store flammable liquids when Category 1 flammable paint mixture was stored in plastic containers.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii): Size. Flammable liquid containers were not in accordance with Table H-12, except that glass or plastic containers of no more than 1-gallon capacity could have been used for a Category 1 or 2 flammable liquid if such liquid either would be rendered unfit for its intended use by contact with metal or would excessively corrode a metal container so as to create a leakage hazard, and the user's process either would require more than 1 pint of a Category 1 flammable liquid or more than 1 quart of a Category 2 flammable liquid of a single assay lot to be used at one time, or would require the maintenance of an analytical standard liquid of a quality which was not met by the specified standards of liquids available, and the quantity of the analytical standard liquid required to be used in any one control process exceeded one-sixteenth the capacity of the container allowed under Table H-12 for the category of liquid; or the containers were intended for direct export outside of the United States:  The employer did not ensure that category 1 flammable paint mixtures were stored in a container that was in accordance with Table H-12 of the standard. The flammable paint mixtures used were Category 1 flammable liquids being stored in a plastic container that was not in accordance with Table H-12.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,551 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:     The employer did not ensure flammable liquids were stored in closed containers when:       A.  Category 1 flammable paint mixture was being stored in an unsealed plastic container.       B.  Category 1 flammable paint waste was being stored in an unsealed 55 gallon drum, inside of a non-sealed 65 gallon plastic salvage drum.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:    The employer used gravity as a means of transferring liquids when transferring Pioneer 68 Asphalt Paint, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flash point of 50, from a metal fifty-five (55) gallon drum into a five (5) gallon plastic bucket.  An approved self-closing valve was not utilized during the transfer process.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:     Employer did not ensure electrical equipment located in the spray area was explosion proof when employees were spraying a paint mixtures that was a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of fifty (50) degrees and:       A.  There was an open and exposed electrical outlet in the spray area.       B.  There was a three bulb light fixture that was missing one of the bulbs.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location:    The employer failed to ensure an electric lamp on the parts cleaner, right outside of the spraying area, was totally enclosed to prevent the ignition of flammable substances used in and around the parts cleaner.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:     The employer failed to ensure that flammable liquids were stored outside of the spray area:    A.  Pioneer 68 Asphalt Paint, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of fifty (50) degrees was stored in a fifty-five (55) gallon drum inside of the spray area.  The drum was used to dispense from and exceeded a supply required for one day.    B.  Quick Dry Bronzing Fluid, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of fifty (50) degrees was stored in a fifty-five (55) gallon drum inside of the spray area.  The drum was used to dispense from and exceeded a supply required for one day.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity:    The employer failed to ensure that flammable liquids were dispensed into containers that were ground and bonded when:    A.  Pioneer 68 Asphalt Paint, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of fifty (50) degrees was dispensed from a metal fifty-five (55) gallon drum into a plastic coffee container and no grounding or bonding device was used.    B.  Quick Dry Bronzing Fluid, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of fifty (50) degrees was dispensed from a metal fifty-five (55) gallon drum into a plastic coffee container and no bonding device was used.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,052 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    The employer did not ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) was selected during the hazard assessment, for employees performing concrete pouring of vaults.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer did not ensure that the workplace hazard assessment had been performed through written certification, at the time of initial inspection.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not 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:    The employer did not ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, face shields and safety glasses, were used during form pouring operations and employees were exposed to caustic concrete splatter.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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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:    The employer failed to ensure that an eye wash station was provided when employees were working with caustic and corrosive materials, such as Ready Mix Concrete.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,052 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(d)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not selected based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and on the size and degree of hazard that would affect their use:    The employer did not ensure that Class D fire extinguishers were present when combustible metal powders, such as but not limited to J274 Orchidtone Brass Pigments, were present in the painting area.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,052 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    Employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were visually inspected each month.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,052 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    The employer did not ensure that employees were initially trained on general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage fire fighting.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,052 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    The employer did not ensure that each forklift operator completed a training and evaluation program, before they were allowed to operate a forklift.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  The employer did not ensure each forklift operators were evaluated at least once every three years.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,472 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    The employer did not ensure an extension cord used with a compressor for spray painting operations was visually inspected before use for defects, when the ground pin had broken off and was stuck in an outlet.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  The employer did not ensure employees used an extension cord with a grounding conductor when connected to the compressor.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    The employer did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure for employees.  Employees working in the cremation area were occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials during the course of performing cremation services.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not prepare an exposure determination:    Employees were occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials during the course of providing cremation services and the employer did not prepare an exposure determination.    This exposure determination shall contain the following:   - A list of all job classifications in which all employees in those job classifications have occupational exposure;  - A list of job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure, and;  - A list of all tasks and procedures or groups of closely related task and procedures in which occupational exposure occurs and that are performed by employees in job classifications listed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (c)(2)(i)(B) of this standard.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(1): Universal precautions were not observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials:    The employer did not ensure universal precautions were observed. Gloves, eye protection, and gowns were not available for use in the cremation area where employees are occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials when performing cremation activities.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure:    The employer failed to ensure that appropriate work practice controls were utilized to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i): When there was occupational exposure, the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields, masks, eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices:    The employer did not make personal protective equipment available to employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.  Employees were occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials during the course of providing cremation services and were not provided with gloves, gowns, masks and/or eye protection.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    The employer did not ensure that training was provided to each employee with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to Ready Mix Concrete, Propane, Bronzing Liquid, Asphalt Paint, and Metallic paint powder.

Issued

Dec 2, 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.  The employer did not have a current and complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present at the facility.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2): The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii):   The employer did not ensure that the written hazard communication program included information to inform other employers on: A.  The methods the employer will use to provide the other employer(s) on-site access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical the other employer(s)' employees may be exposed to while working. B.  The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplace's normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. C.  The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace.  Wilbert Vault Company of Paducah, Inc. employees were working in the Herrin facility to manufacture concrete vaults and using chemicals such as, but not limited to Ready Mix Concrete and vault liner cleaner.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    The employer did not ensure that chemical containers were labeled or had any alternative labeling with information identifying the chemical in the container when:    A.  In the paint area, there was an unlabeled spray bottle of Liner Cleaner.  B.  In the paint area, there were numerous plastic containers with a paint mixture in them.  C.  In the paint area, there were two five (5) gallon buckets with Asphalt paint in them.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were available to employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to Ready Mix concrete and Propane.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with initial hazard communication information and training when working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Ready Mix concrete, Propane, and Quick-Drying Bronzing Liquid.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $26,520 · Current $17,548 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:    The employer did not make the Hepatitis B vaccination available to employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials within 10 working days of initial assignment.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  The employer did not ensure that medical evaluation results were received prior to requiring an employee to use a tight-fitting, half-face respirator for spray painting operations.

Issued

Dec 2, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator obtained from the PLHCP was more than the information stated in 1910.134(e)(6)(I)(A) through(C):  The employer did not ensure the physician's recommendation only provided limitations on respirator use, limitations on workplace conditions, and whether or not the employee was medically able to use the respirator.  The employer obtained a full copy of the medical evaluation and the employee's personal medical information from the physician.