OSHA Inspection: ECP INCORPORATED

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $7,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:    On or about January 28 2020, three employees (temporary and permanent) were exposed to explosion and/or fire hazards that resulted in second degree burns to the hands, arms, and face when a High Speed Line operator manually picked up an unbounded and ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum to transfer a flammable windshield car cleaning product (TBS-C15A) to another  unbounded, ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum (back drum). The employer did not ensure that adequate precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as, but not limited to, static electricity.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:   On or about January 28 2020, three employees (temporary and permanent) were exposed to explosion and/or fire hazards that resulted in second degree burns to the hands, arms, and face when a High Speed Line operator manually picked up an unbounded and ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum to transfer a flammable windshield car cleaning product (TBS-C15A) to another  unbounded, ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum (back drum). The employer did not ensure that adequate precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as, but not limited to, static electricity.           Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $7,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.      On or about January 28 2020, three employees (temporary and permanent) were exposed to explosion and/or fire hazards that resulted in second degree burns to the hands, arms, and face when a High Speed Line operator manually picked up an unbounded and ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum to transfer a flammable windshield car cleaning product (TBS-C15A) to another  unbounded, ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum (back drum).  The employer did not require use of adequate personal protective equipment to protect against burns to the arms and face.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about January 28 2020, three employees (temporary and permanent) were exposed to explosion and/or fire hazards that resulted in second degree burns to the hands, arms, and face when a High Speed Line operator manually picked up an unbounded and ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum to transfer a flammable windshield car cleaning product (TBS-C15A) to another  unbounded, ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum (back drum).  The employer did not require the use of  adequate hand protection to protect against burns to the hands.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $7,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

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.    On or about January 28 2020, three employees (temporary and permanent) were exposed to explosion and/or fire hazards that resulted in second degree burns to the hands, arms, and face when a High Speed Line operator manually picked up an unbounded and ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum to transfer a flammable windshield car cleaning product (TBS-C15A) to another  unbounded, ungrounded plastic 55-gallon drum (back drum).  The employer did not ensure that an adequate assessment was conducted to determine if hazards were present which required the use of personal protective equipment to protective against burns to the hands, arms, and face.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $7,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 106015602310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.     On or about February 5, 2020, employees were exposed to eye, skin, respiratory irritants, and explosion and/or fire hazards while being required to handling and transfer hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, TBS-C15A and the employer did not ensure employees were provided effective information training on the hazards to which they were exposed.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).