OSHA Inspection: AIR FILTRATION ALTERNATIVES

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $1,041 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      On or about January 28, 2020 and at times prior there to, the employer failed to develop and implement a respiratory protection program to include all elements of the standard,  exposing employees to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $1,041 Reduced

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.      On or about January 28, 2020 and at times prior there to, the employer used a power strip with a extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring in the shop exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $1,041 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.      On or about January 28, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to develop and implement a hazard communication program, to include but not limited to a listing of chemicals, safety data sheets, labeling and employee training; exposing employees to chronic and acute health hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   On or about June 10, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous chemical that the employees use in the workplace, exposing employees to chronic and acute health hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 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 January 28, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide hazard communications training to the employees, exposing employees to chronic and acute health hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $325 · Current $195 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."      On or about January 28, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure all exit doors were clearly marked as an "exit", exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):   On or about January 28, 2020, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards or entrapment hazards when trying to exit through doors which were not marked "Not an Exit".

Issued

Apr 27, 2020

Abate by

May 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about January 28, 2020 and at times prior there to, the employer failed to ensure all portable fire extinguishers were mounted, identified and accessible to all employees, exposing employees to fire hazards.