OSHA Inspection: CANNAN GROUP INC

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $2892.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation:  Shop: Arc welding was performed on top of a drum of flammable window shield wiper fluid(contains methanol). Vapors were ignited leading to an explosive fire resulting in a impact and burn injuries.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $2313.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Shop: A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented where automotive maintenance and repair chemical products, including windshield wiper fluid(contains Methanol), were used.  A written program shall include information on how the requirement of labeling, safety data sheets and training will be implemented in the work place.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical  Shop: Safety data sheets for automotive repair and maintenance products including but not limited to windshield wiper fluid (contains methanol) were not maintained in the work place.

Issued

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Shop: Information and training on the hazard communication standard and health and physical hazards of chemical products used, was not provided.