OSHA Inspection: SAN ANTONIO BUILDING SERVICES & SUPPLY, LLC

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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 December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard from chemicals such as NABC Plus IV, when performing janitorial tasks and not having appropriate eye protection such as chemical splash goggles or face shields.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Jan 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:   On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a corrosive chemical hazard while using NABC Plus IV with food grade latex gloves.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Jan 25, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

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:  On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed a chemical splash hazard while there was no emergency eyewash-station for the flushing of the eyes when using corrosive chemicals like but not limited to NABC PLUS IV, AIRLIFT FRESH SCENT, BH 38, and HDQ NEUTRAL.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  Electrical Room/Storage Room:  On or about December 04, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard from a flexible cord running through a wall and wrapped around metal pipes to plug in housekeeping equipment.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Jan 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to an outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)     On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when using a One Clarke Scrubber that had exposed wiring covered with black tape.  b)	On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when using a Nilfisk One Advance Vacuum, which had exposed wires. c)	On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when using a Nilfisk One Advance Vacuum, which had exposed wires, covered with black tape.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,000 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 December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while not being provided with a hazard communication program which includes information and training, safety data sheets, and proper labeling of secondary containers for products such as, but not limited to, Airlift fresh Scent, NABC Plus IV, Biorenewables, BH-38, Super HDQ Neutral, SD -20.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  On or about December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto,  employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard, while the employer did not have adequate labels to identify the contents in spray bottles used for housekeeping tasks.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 4, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard while not being provided with information and training on chemicals such as, but not limited to Airlift fresh Scent, NABC Plus IV, Biorenewables, BH-38, Super HDQ Neutral, SD -20.

Issued

Jan 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 04, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard without a workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment.