OSHA Inspection: M & D SCRAP, LLC

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $1,735

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a)  Yard Area:  On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employee(s) to chemical hazards by not providing a hazard assessment for job tasks that exposed employee(s) to corrosive acids while handling used car batteries.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): 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:  a) Yard Area:  On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employee(s) to chemical hazards by not providing or requiring the use of eye/face protection for job tasks that exposed employee(s) to corrosive sulfuric acids while handling used car batteries.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a) Yard Area:  On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employee(s) to chemical hazards by not providing proper chemical resistant gloves for job tasks that exposed employee(s) to corrosive sulfuric acids while handling used car batteries.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a) Yard Area:  On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employee(s) to chemical hazards by not providing an eye wash in the work area for immediate emergency use while performing job tasks that exposed employee(s) to corrosive sulfuric acids while handling used car batteries.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

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):   a)     Yard Area:  On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program with all the required elements of the standard where employees are exposed to chemical hazards when working with used car batteries that contain corrosives such as sulfuric acid.