OSHA Inspection: SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS

Issued

2022-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $3315.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  a) Main Office Area- On or about January 27, 2022, employees were exposed to eye injuries and skin burns while being in direct contact with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, where the employer did not have a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2022-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): The Employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical in use.  a) Main Office Area- On or about January 27, 2022, employees were exposed to eye injuries and skin burns while being in direct contact with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, where the employer did not maintain safety data sheets.

Issued

2022-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Main Office Area- On or about January 27, 2022, employees were exposed to eye injuries and skin burns while being in direct contact with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, where the employer did not provide education and training.

Issued

2022-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.  a) Throughout the Facility - On or about January 27, 2022, the employer did not ensure to provide an evaluation to a powered industrial trucks operator.