OSHA Inspection: SPECIALTY CHEMICALS & SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

Apr 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   (a)	Specialty Chemicals & Systems, Inc. at 4940 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80216:  On and before October 9, 2020, the employer did not ensure all forklift operators were trained in the operation of powered industrial trucks and that the operator's training consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards when employees were required to operate forklifts while moving material without having been trained and evaluated.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

May 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $874 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.  (a)	Specialty Chemicals & Systems, Inc. at 4940 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80216:  On and before October 9, 2020, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

May 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees 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:  (a)	Specialty Chemicals & Systems, Inc. at 4940 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80216:  On and before October 9, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided effective training on hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to:  (1)	Caustic soda (2)	Caustic potash (3)	Isopropyl alcohol (4)	Hydrogen peroxide (5)	Phosphoric acid (6)	Hydrochloric acid (7)	Hydrofluoric acid (8)	Trisodium phosphate (9)	Methanol

Issued

Mar 23, 2021

Abate by

May 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a)	Specialty Chemicals & Systems, Inc. at 4940 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80216:  On and before October 9, 2020, the employer did not ensure through written verification that a workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment had been performed.  Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:      1)   Identifies the workplace evaluated;      2)   The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;      3)   The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and      4)   Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.