OSHA Inspection: PPG INDUSTRIES

Issued

2021-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(3)(iii): Based on the hazardous substances and/or conditions present, the individual in charge of the ICS shall implement appropriate emergency operations, and assure that the personal protective equipment worn is appropriate for the hazards to be encountered. However, personal protective equipment shall meet, at a minimum, the criteria contained in 29 CFR 1910.156(e) when worn while performing fire fighting operations beyond the incipient stage for any incident.    a. On or about September 22, 2020 at PPG Industries, Inc. 559 Pittsburgh Rd, Circleville, OH 43113 in Building 2, employees were required to perform clean up and abatement activities without proper Personal Protective Equipment exposing them to severe acute and chronic  health conditions from Isocyanates.

Issued

2021-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(6)(i):First responder awareness level. First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:  a. On or about September 22, 2020 at PPG Industries, Inc. 559 Pittsburgh Rd, Circleville, OH 43113 in Building 2, employees with first responder level training performed clean up and abatement duties above their training level exposing them to severe acute and chronic health conditions from Isocyanates.