OSHA Inspection: PEACHYBBIES SLIME, LLC

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  On or about May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provided protective eye wear for employees using corrosive and other eye irritating chemicals, exposing the employees to the hazard of various eye injuries.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  On or about May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to stored energy hazards without the use of an energy control program:  a) Three employees clean the Hobart mixing machine while the machine is still plugged into the electrical energy source, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, the release of stored energy and unexpected startup.  b) Three employees clean the Estella mixing machine while the machine is still plugged into the electrical energy source, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, the release of stored energy and unexpected startup.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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.  On or about May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, employees were cleaning with corrosive chemicals without eye flushing equipment being provided, exposing employees to the hazard of various eye injuries.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On or about May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards:  a) Approximately five employees were operating two unguarded Hobart Machines to produce slime and create content for social media outlets, exposing the employees to the hazard of being caught-in the agitator.   b) Approximately two employees were operating the Estela Machine with the guard in the raised position, to produce clay, slime and create content for social media. The interlock system that detects the guard was by-passed, exposing employees to being caught-in the rotating agitator.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $0.00 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 May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, the employer was using an energized 120-V extension cord to power the Hobart Machine instead of fixed wiring, exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $0.00 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 May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, the employer did not develop a Hazard Communication program that includes the various elements, such as employee information, training and Safety Data Sheets , exposing employees to the hazard of various chemical injuries.

Issued

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  On or about May 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, the employer did not create and maintain recordkeeping forms within the workplace for recordable work-related injuries and illnesses.