OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY, SELFRIDGE ANG BASE COMMISSARY

Issued

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1014R226

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) as required by 1960.8(b): 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:  On or about December 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees required to spray liquid chemicals such as, but not limited to dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, sodium gluconate, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride which are included in smart heavy duty degreaser and Lynx multi-purpose sanitizer when performing cleaning tasks wore protective eye protection. Employees were exposed to eye contact hazards that could result in health effects such as, but not limited to severe eye irritation or eye damage.

Issued

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1014R226

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) as required by 1960.8(b): 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:   On or about December 16, 2019, the employer did not assess the workplace for hazards that would require the use of personal protective equipment. Employees are required to spray liquid chemicals such as, but not limited to dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, sodium gluconate, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride which are included in smart heavy duty degreaser and Lynx multi-purpose sanitizer when performing cleaning and sanitizing tasks and were not provided the proper eye protection. Employees were exposed to eye contact hazards that could result in health effects such as, but not limited to severe eye irritation, burns or damage.

Issued

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1014R226

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) as required by 1960.8(b): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about December 16, 2019, the employer had not obtained safety data sheets for each of the hazardous chemicals in the workplace such as but not limited to dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether and sodium gluconate which are included in smart heavy duty degreaser and is used by employees to clean the meat cases.

Issued

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) as required by 1960.8 (b): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   On or about December 19, 2019, in the storage area across from the freezer, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the work space in front of the electrical panel was used for storage of equipment and supplies. The employer did not provide and maintain sufficient access which could hinder the ready and safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Issued

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) as required by 1960.8 (b): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  On or about December 19, 2019, in the electric powered jack changing location, the employer did not ensure that conductors entering a cabinet were protected from abrasions in that the fitting on the flexible metal conduit was disconnected from the electrical cabinet for charger-1 exposing the conductors.