OSHA Inspection: OXARC? INC.

Issued

2021-12-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6632.00 · Current $6632.00

General-duty citation text

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) Nampa Store Warehouse: On or about June 29, 2021 and at times prior to, employees were not provided immediate emergency access to quick drench or suitable eye wash flushing facilities when working near chemicals including, but not to, muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid, ferric chloride and hydrogen peroxide.  A utility sink was located 97 feet away from corrosive chemicals.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2021-12-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

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) Fairmont City Pool:  On or about June 25, 2021 , an employee was not effectively trained on the hazards of mixing incompatible chemicals and the methods to prevent and protect from these hazards.  Employees refilled nearby pool chemical tanks containing 30 to 35% hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) in one, and 12.5% bleach solution (sodium hypochlorite) in  another.  Mixing of these chemicals releases highly hazardous chlorine gas.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification is required for this item.