OSHA Inspection: API HEAT TRANSFER INC.

Issued

Dec 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $4,262 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  a) Paint line - On or about 8/15/19, the employer did not provide a safety data sheet for Patriot Solar Black, which contains carbon black.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 21, 2020

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 8/15/19,  employees who used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Patriot Solar Black, which contains carbon black (a hazardous chemical) to paint various parts were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area:    Employees must be informed of:  1.     The requirements of this section: 2.     Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3.     The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.       Employee training must include at least:  1.     Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.     The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3.     The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4.     The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems,  Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)  On or about 8/15/19,  employees use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Patriot Solar Black, which contains carbon black (a hazardous chemical) to paint various parts.   Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) On or about 8/15/19,  employees voluntarily wear a filtering face piece respirator.  Employees use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Patriot Solar Black, which contains carbon black (a hazardous chemical) to paint various parts.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED