OSHA Inspection: JOHN DUCHENE BUSINESS AND MARKETING, INC.

Issued

2020-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gasses in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965:     a. On or about March 16, 2020, in the shop, there were several full and empty gas cylinders that were not secured to prevent from being knocked over, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2020-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer had not ensured that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l) [Reference 29 CFR 1926.602(d) for construction]:    a. On or about March 16, 2020, in the shop, the employer did not train and certify the forklift operators, exposing themselves to a struck- by hazard.

Issued

2020-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling  identifying the purpose for whi

Issued

2020-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a. On or about March 16, 2020, on the west side of the shop, one of the exit doors was blocked with material.

Issued

2020-03-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):   a. On or about March 16, 2020, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program including safety data sheets and training for employees that use chemicals such as argon, acetylene, paint, and paint thinners.