OSHA Inspection: VALLEY EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,233 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about October 13, 2022, the employer did not provide training on personal protective equipment to employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, the Aluminum Brightener used for cleaning chrome and stainless steel on trucks.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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 October 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure safety glasses/goggles and a face shield were worn by employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, the Aluminum Brightener used for cleaning chrome and stainless steel on trucks.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about October 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure nitrile or rubber gloves were worn by employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, the Aluminum Brightener used for cleaning chrome and stainless steel on trucks.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,233 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 October 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were available to employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, the Aluminum Brightener used for cleaning chrome and stainless steel on trucks.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,233 Reduced

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:  On or about October 13, 2022, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, the Aluminum Brightener used for cleaning chrome and stainless steel on trucks.