OSHA Inspection: MY ENERGY MONSTER, INC.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 25, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by fragments from Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event of rupture.   On or about January 20, 2021, in the company's rig, PVC plastic piping was used in an exposed above ground location to transport compressed air at 90 psi for the operation of  air operated machines and tools, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,681 · Current $2,809 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that  guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D11 of this section).  a. On or about January 20, 2021, the employer did not install a guardrail system in place in the overhead storage area of the warehouse, exposing employees to a fall hazard of 8 feet 6 inches.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, at the workplace, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required to use a tight-fitting full face respirator such as 3M-OV/P100 when spraying foam (insulation).

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  a.  On or about January 20, 2021, at the workplace, the employer did not fit tested employees who are required to use a tight-fitting full face respirator such as 3M-OV/P100 when spraying foam (insulation).

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i):Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the company's rig # 3, the employer did not ensure that respirators were stored properly, in that,  two respirators were  hanged on the wall of the rig exposed to dust and with the cartridge's still on.  The respirators had foam (insulation) contamination.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a. On or about January 20, 2021, at workplace, the employer failed to provide respiratory protection training to employees who are required to use a tight-fitting full face respirator such as 3M-OV/P100 when spraying foam (insulation).

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(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. On or about January 20, 2021, at the warehouse,  the employer  did not ensure that employees operating the forklift to move 55-gallon drums, load and unload products,  were trained prior to operating a powered industrial truck , exposing employees to roll-over, crushed-by, fall and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,121 · Current $1,873 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  a. On or about January 20, 2021,  at the work place,  the employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program, where employees handle chemicals such as isocyanates and b-resin when spraying foam (insulation).

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, at the worksite, the employer failed to trained employees on the hazards of the chemicals they used; such as but not limited to spraying foam (insulation) products.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,121 · Current $1,873 Reduced

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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.  a. On or about January 20, 2021,  at the work place,  the employer did not provide employees with an eye wash station while allowing them to work with corrosives, exposing them to eye and skin injuries.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the office,  the entry door,  the door leading to the warehouse and the door leading to the HR office, were not marked by a sign reading "exit",  exposing employees to fire hazards in case of emergencies.  b. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, exit doors leading to the office were not marked by a sign reading "exit",  exposing employees to fire hazards in case of emergencies.  c. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, bay doors were not marked by a sign reading "exit",  exposing employees to fire hazards in case of emergencies.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $780 · Current $468 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, OSHA logs (300, 300-A and 301 )were requested for years 2015-2020 and  were not provided within the four business hours.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a. On or about January 20, 2021 at the work site, the employer did not provide a written certification that a hazard assessment was conducted at the workplace.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.141(a)(3)(i):Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed.  a. On or about January 20, 2021 at the workplace,  the employer did not ensure the restrooms in the warehouse were kept clean, exposing employees to unsanitary conditions.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that a  fire extinguisher located near the entry door, was mounted and located near to fire extinguisher sign, exposing employees to fire hazards.   b. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse,  the employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was readily accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher was blocked by miscellaneous items stored in the warehouse.  c. On or about January 20, 2021 in the warehouse,  the employer did not ensure that a  fire extinguisher located near the bay door, was mounted and located near to fire extinguisher sign, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Abate by

Aug 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $438 · Current $263 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training to employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment, exposing them to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a. On or about January 20, 2021, in the warehouse, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that the electrical panel box located underneath the overhead storage area was missing the cover.