OSHA Inspection: FLUID POWER, INC.

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii):Category 2 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C) were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container electrically interconnected:   On or about February 11, 2021, flammable and combustible liquids including, but not limited to; isopropyl alcohol and waste drums containing isopropyl alcohol, were transferred without grounding and bonding.

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,176 Reduced

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about February 11, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(x). The employer required employees to wear a 3M half-face respirator while using Abzol, a chemical containing 1-bromopropane, in a Lenade Two-Dip Vapor Degreaser (s/n: 1581; Type: 2D-RC-E).

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about February 11, 2021, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear a 3M half-face respirator while using Abzol, a chemical containing 1-bromopropane, in a Lenade Two-Dip Vapor Degreaser (s/n: 1581; Type: 2D-RC-E).

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:   On or about February 11, 2021, the employer did not provide a fit test to all employees required to wear 3M half-faced respirators. The employer required employees to wear a 3M half-faced respirator while using Abzol, a chemical containing 1-bromopropane, in a Lenade  Two-Dip Vapor Degreaser (s/n 1581; Type 2D-RC-E).

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  On or about February 11, 2021, an employee required to wear a 3M half-face respirator while using Abzol, a degreaser containing 1-bromopropane, in a Lenade Two-Dip Vapor Degreaser (s/n: 1581; Type: 2D-RC-E), had facial hair that interfered with the seal between the facepiece and the face.

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  On or about February 11, 2021, the employer did not provide employees with effective training on the effects of improper fit, limitations, maintenance and care, and medical signs and symptoms preventing effective use. The employer required employees to wear a 3M half-face respirator while using Abzol, a chemical containing 1-bromopropane, in a Lenade Two-Dip Vapor Degreaser (s/n: 1581; Type 2D-RC-E).

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,176 Reduced

Hazardous substances R290

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 February 11, 2021, the employer did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, degreaser and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

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 February 11, 2021, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees about the hazards associated with working around 1-bromopropane and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

Jun 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   On or about February 11, 2021, employees working with chemicals such as, but not limited to Abzol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Oakite 33, did not have safety data sheets accessible to them .