OSHA Inspection: DELTAWASH LEHIGH VALLEY LLC

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4508.00 · Current $2254.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees working at the operator's station of the Ellis machine were exposed to fall hazards of an adjacent hole 43 inches deep.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the necessary PPE for protection of skin and eye hazards, while an employee handles 55 gallon drums of corrosive and caustic laundry chemicals.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees removed and installed 55 gallon drums of corrosive and caustic laundry chemicals at various pump stations, and the employer did not provide training to each employee required to wear personal protective equipment.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

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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 caustic and corrosive liquid chemicals.  a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees were required to open, position, and attach pump systems to 55 gallon drums of corrosive and caustic laundry chemicals.  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used the appropriate eye and face protection during this job task.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5635.00 · Current $2818.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an employee was required to service and repair industrial laundry equipment, such as but not limited to, a Milnor 450 pound capacity washing machine, and the employer did not develop and document procedures for the control of potential hazardous energy, exposing employees to electrical shock, crush, and scald hazards.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and functions of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, useage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.       a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an employee was required to service and repair industrial laundry equipment, such as but not limited to, a Milnor 450 pound capacity washing machine, and the employer did not provide training to ensure employees have the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, useage, and removal of the energy controls .     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational  program as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders, such as propane and MAPP (Mixture of Methylacetylene and Propadiene), at a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use.  Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:     a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical burns and shock hazards from several industrial stationary electric sewing machines that were plugged into a relocatable power tap (power strip).       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.     For Reference:  Underwriters Laboratories (UL), refers to power strips as Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) and, in its "General Information for Electrical Equipment Directory" (sometimes called the UL White Book or UL Directory) contains instructions that specifies UL-listed RPTs are not to be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an extension cord was being utilized to power an electric 110V pump to pump bleach from a 55 gallon barrel to the wash water supply system, exposing employees to electrical burns and shock.    b) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an extension cord was being utilized to power an electric 110V industrial cooling fan, exposing employees to electrical burns and shock.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an extension cord was run from an outlet through a doorway to power an electric 110V pump to pump bleach from a 55 gallon barrel to the wash water supply system, exposing employees to electrical burns and shock.    b) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, an extension cord was run from an outlet through a doorway to power an electric 110V industrial cooling fan, exposing employees to electrical burns and shock.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances C110

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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:     a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees were exposed to skin and inhalation hazards to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Pure Bleach, and 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.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning;  2.  Safety Data Sheets;  3.  Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2019-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C110

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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:    a) DeltaWash - On or about September 13, 2019, employees were exposed to skin and inhalation hazards to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Pure Bleach, and the employer did not provide 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.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.        ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The requirements of this section;  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.      Employee training shall include at least:  1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area.  2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area.  3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used.  4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.