OSHA Inspection: SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY WATER CONDITIONING LLC

Issued

2019-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7577.00 · Current $5683.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a) Mechanical Room, on or about 10/16/19:  Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards in that the water pipes along the floor presented a trip and fall hazard to employees.

Issued

2019-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:   a) Mechanical Room, on or about 10/16/19:  The employer did not ensure the each employee was protected from stepping into a 16-inch x 16-inch floor drain hole that was 9-inches deep.

Issued

2019-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): Each employee was not protected from falling into the ladderway platform hole at the entrance to the hole by a self-closing gate or offset.  a)  DI Area, on or about 10/10/19:  Ladderway platform was not equipped with a self-closing gate at the entrance.

Issued

2019-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7577.00 · Current $5683.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards of chemical splash.  a)  Mechanical Room, on or about 10/14/19:  The employer did not require the use of personal protective equipment such as an impervious apron or coverall when employees were engaged in connecting and disconnecting totes containing muriatic acid and sodium hydroxide solution both corrosive liquids.

Issued

2019-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5683.00 · Current $4262.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  At the establishment, on or about 10/16/19:  Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.   *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 .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).