OSHA Inspection: J BAR ENTERPRISES

Issued

May 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $4,687

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(ii)(a): The distance between any two flammable liquid storage tanks will not be less than 3 feet.  On or about April 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, above-ground storage tanks containing flammable liquids were installed at a distance of approximately 11 inches (0.91 feet) from shell to shell, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

May 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $3,984

Hazardous substances 1430

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 April 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees handling and mixing hydrochloric acid did not have access to an emergency eyewash station, exposing employees to health hazards.

Issued

May 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $4,687

Hazardous substances 1430M316

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. The program shall address and complete the elements described in this section including, but not limited to, the following: a) Develop a written hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility and methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals; b) Ensure labeling is maintained for each chemical container; c) Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace; d) Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their workplace on the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced in the employees' workplace. Employees shall be trained on the requirements of this section, operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the list of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets.  On or about April 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for hazardous materials and chemicals such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, J-Spray XT, Art Blaster, and Purple Power Industrial Strength Cleaner Degreaser, exposing employees to various health hazards.

Issued

May 16, 2023

Abate by

Jun 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1430M316

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 which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  On or about April 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, for employees using hazardous materials and chemicals such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, J-Spray XT, Art Blaster, and Purple Power Industrial Strength Cleaner Degreaser, the employer had not verified through a written certification that a workplace hazard assessment was performed, exposing employees to health hazards.