OSHA Inspection: DONMATT, INC.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns because propane tanks were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to foot, eye and face injuries while working around and with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, battery acid and the employer had not conducted a personal protective equipment hazard assessment.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to eye injury while working around and with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, battery acid and the employer did not verify a workplace hazard assessment was performed through a written certification.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to foot injuries while working around and with automotive batteries, including removing them from shelving units, and the employer did not ensure each affected employee wore protective footwear.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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 February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to eye injury while working around and with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, battery acid and the employer did not ensure each affected employee wore appropriate eye and face protection.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to eye injury while working around and with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, battery acid and an emergency eyewash that could provide the required fifteen minutes of flushing was not available for immediate use.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $2046.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck,  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:  On or about February 24, 2021, the employer had not provided training to employees on the safe operation of the powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about February 24, 2021, the employer did not certify that each operator of the powered industrial trucks had been trained and evaluated in the safe operation of the powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes shall have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using the light switch in the back room of the facility because the faceplate was broken and a portion was missing.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(iv):  A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location shall be suitable for the location:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using the outside electrical outlet because the cover was missing.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the relocatable power tap was being used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1639.00 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 February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Alchemix Qual-eze, Sulphuric Acid, Electrolyte-Pink Power, Black Battery Paint 510440-001, Sea Foam Motor Treatment, Blaster, Battery Cleaner 510430-001 and Corrosion Preventive 510410-001, and a written hazard communication program was not developed and documented as required by the standard.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Alchemix Qual-eze, Sulphuric Acid, Electrolyte-Pink Power, Black Battery Paint 510440-001, Sea Foam Motor Treatment, Blaster, Battery Cleaner 510430-001 and Corrosion Preventive 510410-001, and a list of hazardous chemicals was not developed and documented as required by the standard.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemicals in the workplace:  On or about February 24, 2021, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Alchemix Qual-eze, Sulphuric Acid, Electrolyte-Pink Power, Black Battery Paint 510440-001, Sea Foam Motor Treatment, Blaster, Battery Cleaner 510430-001 and Corrosion Preventive 510410-001, and the employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets.