OSHA Inspection: SDS INC

Issued

Feb 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Employee(s) engaged in barrel painting activities at the shop area exposed to health hazards when using chemicals and the employer had not developed a written Hazardous Communication Program. Employees utilize QD Gloss Black and BFI Blue QD ENL which are flammable, can cause eye and skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed.

Issued

Feb 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i):Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  At the paint area of the shop, employee(s) performing barrel painting activities while voluntary using respirator are exposed to health hazards. The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard before the employee used the respirator in the workplace.