OSHA Inspection: SDS INC

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1607.00 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

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.