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OSHA Inspection: BLUE BEACON USA LP, INC

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of BLUE BEACON USA LP, INC in 1112-5 ACKERMAN RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78219 (NAICS 811192). OSHA activity number 345129928.

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Site address
1112-5 ACKERMAN RD
City
SAN ANTONIO
State
TX
ZIP
78219
Mailing
500 GRAVES BLVD, SALINA, KS 67402
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
811192
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 A

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

Hazardous substances 1460P200

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.   On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to certify a workplace hazard assessment for ABL43 Brightener (HF), including failing to certify the workplace evaluated, failing to identify the person who would certify the evaluation had been performed, failing to certify the date of the hazard assessment, and failing to produce a document identified as a certification of hazard assessment.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $13653
  • — C (S) $13653
  • — Z (S) $13653

1910.133 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1460P200

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:  Bay Areas: On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard while spraying chemicals such as, but not limited to, diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF) on commercial trucks without eye or face protection.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $13653
  • — Z (S) $13653

1910.138 A

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1460P200

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  Bay areas: On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a corrosive chemical hazard while spraying chemicals such as, but not limited to, diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF) on commercial trucks without hand protection.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $13653
  • — Z (S) $13653

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00
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) Bay 1: On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard while there was no emergency eyewash station for the flushing of the eyes when using corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF).  b) Bay 2: On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard while there was no emergency eyewash station for the flushing of the eyes when using corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $13653
  • — C (S) $13653
  • — Z (S) $13653

1910.1200 F06 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9753.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
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.   Pump Room:  On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard, while storing a diluted concentration of ABL43 Brightener (HF) without the required labels to identify the contents of the storage totes.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9753
  • — Z (S) $9753

1910.1200 G08

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9753.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:    On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while handling diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF) without being provided the information on the  physical and chemical properties of the mixture.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9753
  • — Z (S) $9753

1910.1200 H03 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9753.00 · Current $9753.00
29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  On or about February 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard in the bay areas while using diluted ABL43 Brightener (HF) without being informed of the associated hazards, symptoms of exposure, and precautionary measures.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $9753
  • — C (S) $9753
  • — Z (S) $9753

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