OSHA Inspection: STEVE ANGERSTIEN

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

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 (PPE):  On or about August 25, 2020, the employer failed to perform a written workplace hazard assessment. Employee(s) are exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) routinely used cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Lysol/disinfectants, toilet cleaner, chrome cleaner, and Windex/surface cleaner.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 25, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that employee(s) used adequate eye protection. Employee(s) regularly use caustic chemicals, including but not limited to, liquid chlorine bleach while cleaning.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(i):Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  On or about August 25, 2020, the employer did not adequately select a respirator to provide employee(s) exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) regularly use chemicals, including but not limited to, chlorine bleach in areas that are not well ventilated while cleaning.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $3120.00 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 August 25, 2020, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a written workplace hazard communication program. Employee(s) are exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) routinely used cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Lysol/disinfectants, toilet cleaner, chrome cleaner, and Windex/surface cleaner.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  On or about August 25, 2020, the employer failed to develop a chemical inventory list. Employee(s) are exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) routinely used cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Lysol/disinfectants, toilet cleaner, chrome cleaner, and Windex/surface cleaner.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 25, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that safety date sheets were available in the workplace. Employee(s) are exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) routinely used cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Lysol/disinfectants, toilet cleaner, chrome cleaner, and Windex/surface cleaner.

Issued

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 25, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that effective information and training on hazardous chemicals used in the workplace was provided to employees who use hazardous chemicals regularly. Employee(s) are exposed to chemical hazards. Employee(s) routinely used cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Lysol/disinfectants, toilet cleaner, chrome cleaner, and Windex/surface cleaner.