OSHA Inspection: ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS CORP.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):Safeguards designed to protect workers during an emergency (e.g. sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) were not in proper working order at all times.  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior thereto in the Treatment Services Area of the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing plant, workers were exposed to fire hazards when the alarm reset panel for the fire suppression system alarm in the Regen 2 Unit Control Room was not in proper working order.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(e):The employer did not assure that fire alarm signaling systems were maintained and tested in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.165(c)(2):  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto in the Treatment Services Area of the Eco Services Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to hazards of fire when the reset panel for the fire suppression system alarm did not functions properly to return the alarm system to normal operating condition after testing and spare parts were not available in sufficient quantity and location for prompt restoration of the system.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(d):29 CFR 1910.38(d): The employer did not have and maintain an employee alarm system so that it complied with the requirements of 1910.165:  On or about December 7, 2020 and at prior and subsequent thereto in the Treatment Services Area of the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to hazards of fire when the reset panel for the fire suppression system alarm did not function properly to return the alarm system to normal operating condition after testing and spare parts were not available in sufficient quantity and location for prompt restoration of the system.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.165(c)(2):The employer did not restore the employee alarm to normal operating condition after testing when spare alarm devices and components subject to wear or destruction were not available in sufficient quantities and locations for prompt restoration of employee alarm systems:  (a) On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto at the Eco Services Houston manufacturing facility, workers in the Treatment Services area of the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing facility unit were exposed to hazards from fire when spare alarm devices and components were not available in sufficient quantity to promptly restore the employee alarm for the fire suppression system to normal operating condition after testing.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(a):The employer did not ensure that employees were furnished with tools and equipment that were in a safe condition:    On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior thereto in the Logistics Track 5 and 6 Railcar loading area at the Eco Services Operations manufacturing facility in Houston, TX workers were exposed struck by, entanglement, and other hazards that cause injury to hands and other body parts when the tools used were not in safe condition.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $11,703 · Current $11,703

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x):Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto, in the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to electric shock hazards when flexible cords that were connected into supply outlets were not protected against being damaged while being used to supply electric power to tools and equipment. (a) Flexible cords to portable heaters in the Track 5 & 6 loading area not protected against accidental damage. (b) Flexible cords in the maintenance shop were not protected against accidental damage. (c) Flexible cord to portable heater in the Treatment Services area was not protected against accidental damage.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Aug 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  On or about December 8, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto, in the Eco Services Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to electric shock hazards when flexible cords were used that were run through doorways without protection against being damaged. (a) Flexible cords to portable heaters in the Track 5 & 6 loading area (b) Flexible cords run through doorways to equipment in the maintenance shop

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $11,703 · Current $11,703

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i):Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:  (a)  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto, in the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to electric shock hazards when conductors in fittings in the electrical conduit to lighting for and doorway entry controls at the employee Change house entrance were not protected from abrasion and openings were not effectively closed.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   (a)   On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior and subsequent thereto, in the Eco Services Operations Houston manufacturing facility, workers were exposed to electric shock hazards when electrical conduit to lighting for and doorway entry controls at the employee Change house entrance were not effectively closed.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,753 · Current $9,753

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with 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, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior thereto, in the DSA Storage Area of the Eco Services Operations manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, containers of hazardous chemicals were not labeled or marked to allow workers to access the employer's hazard communication program for specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    a) Tote labeled to indicate it contains water treatment chemical in DSA storage is mislabeled and does not accurately identify the material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address hazards that are specific to the chemical.   b) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  c) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  d) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  e) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  f) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  g) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  h) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  i) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  j) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  k) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  l) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  m) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  n) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  o) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.  p) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage does not identify material it contains for referral to SDS and/or other documentation to address additional hazards that are specific to the chemical.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(7):In lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers, the employer did not ensure the written materials such as signs, placards, process sheets, batch tickets, or operating procedures, containing the information required by paragraph (f)(6) of this section to be on a label, were readily accessible to the employees in their work area throughout each work shift:  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior thereto, in the DSA Storage Area of the Eco Services Operations manufacturing facility, written materials containing information specific to containers of hazardous chemicals was not readily available to workers throughout each work shift chemical.     a) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   b) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   c) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   d) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   e) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   f) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   g) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   h) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   i) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   j) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   k) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   l) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   m) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   n) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   o) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.   p) Written materials identifying material in tote in DSA storage was not readily accessible to workers.

Issued

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(10):The employer did not ensure that container of hazardous chemical was labeled with identity and hazard warnings.  On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior thereto, in the DSA Storage Area of the Eco Services Operations manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, workers were exposed to chemical hazards when containers were not labeled with identity and hazard warnings .    a) Chemical tote  in the DSA storage  was labeled to indicate it contains water treatment chemical and was not labeled with associated hazard warnings for the material it contains.    b) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  c) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.   d) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  e) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  f) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  g) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  h) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  i) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  j) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  k) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  l) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  m) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  n) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains. o) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.  p) Tote labeled with the CORROSIVE Class 8 GHS Hazard Pictogram in DSA storage was not labeled to identify material it contains.