OSHA Inspection: OM 1, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):   On or about May 5, 2021, at the site address of 7601 118th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI, employees conducting cleaning services were exposed to hazardous materials, such as but not limited to; dermal, eye, and respiratory injuries/illnesses. The employer had not developed and implemented a program, which would address labeling, and other forms of warnings on hazardous material containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with the hazardous materials utilized on site.  The written program must also contain the following: 1. A list of all hazardous materials on site; 2. The methods thee employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving hazardous materials, such as spills; 3. The hazards of the materials contained in piping that is not labeled, and; 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at the site.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a) On or about May 5, 2021, at the site address of 7601 118th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI, the employer did not ensure employees were  provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Workers utilize various cleaning and disinfectant chemicals on a regular basis in order to maintain the cleanliness of the hotel and, thereby, are exposed to health and/or physical injuries including, but not limited to; dermal, eye, and respiratory injuries/illnesses.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   (a) On or about May 5, 2021, at the site address of 7601 118th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI, the employer did not ensure safety data sheets were maintained for hazardous chemicals. Workers utilize various cleaning and disinfectant chemicals on a regular basis in order to maintain the cleanliness of the hotel and are exposed to health and/or physical injuries including, but not limited to; dermal, eye, and respiratory injuries/illnesses.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) On or about May 5, 2021, at the site address of 7601 118th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI, the employer did not ensure a PPE (personal protective equipment) hazard assessment was complete to determine what hazards are present and the necessary PPE required for worker protection. Workers utilize various cleaning and disinfectant chemicals on a regular basis in order to maintain the cleanliness of the hotel and, thereby, are exposed to health and/or physical injuries including, but not limited to; dermal, eye, and respiratory injuries/illnesses.