OSHA Inspection: CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - FMS #19

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Feb 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard 5.4.4 The eyewash unit shall be located on the same level as the hazard and the path of travel shall be free of obstructions that may inhibit the immediate use of the equipment.  (a) Janitors Supply Room: On or before October 26, 2022, employees handled corrosive chemicals such as Spartan Biorenewables restroom cleaner where an emergency eye wash station in close proximity for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes was missing. The employer had not provided an eye wash station in the immediate vicinity resulting in the employees being potentially exposed to severe eye damage or blindness.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  Building 1326, On or about October 26, 2022, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representatives.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(b):Employee-owned equipment: Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer did not assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment:  Building 1326, Machine/Warehouse area: On or before October 26, 2022, employees donned noise reducing earmuffs prior to conducting maintenance related tasks on vehicles. Employer did not ensure those earmuffs were properly inspected and maintained. Employees were potentially exposed to noise induced hearing loss.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment  Janitor Supply Room: On or before October 26, 2022, employees utilized Pine Disinfectant Detergent, and Spartan Biorenewables. Employer did not conduct and document workcenter/workplace hazard assessments for assigned employee tasks. Employees were potentially exposed to dermal and eye irritant and/or damage.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  Building 1326: On or before October 26, 2022, and at times prior to, employees used chemicals such as Spartan Biorenewables and Kimball Midwest without safety data sheets being available onsite. The employer did not provide safety data sheets for the hazardous chemical used. Employees were exposed to potentially dermal and eye damage.