OSHA Inspection: RELIABLE ENGINEERING LLC

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to chemical and thermal burns while cleaning parts with steam and Cal Prep 73 and a workplace hazard assessment had not been conducted.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 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 liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to chemical and thermal burns while cleaning parts with steam and Cal Prep 73 and the employer had not required the use of face shields.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 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 April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to chemical and thermal burns while cleaning parts with steam and Cal Prep 73 and the employer had not required the use of waterproof and chemical resistant gloves and aprons.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:   On or about April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards and the employer had not established and implemented a written program that included employee medical evaluations and information on respirator cleaning, maintenance and storage.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about April 13, 2023, employees wore half-mask respirators and the employer had not provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   On or about April 13, 2023, employees wore half-mask respirators and the employer had not provided effective training.    Training must be comprehensive, understandable, recur annually and address the following elements as specified in paragraph (k)(1):  a.  Procedures for maintenance and storage of the respirator; b.  General requirements of this section; c.  Appendix D.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,340 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 May 24, 2021 , employees were exposed to eye injuries while working around and with hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to, Cal Prep 73 and an emergency eyewash that could provide the required fifteen minutes of flushing was not available for immediate use.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to Cal Prep 73, and the employer had not ensured safety data sheets were readily accessible to employees.

Issued

Jun 16, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 April 13, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to, Cal Prep 73, and the employer had not conducted training over those hazardous chemicals.  Employees shall be informed of:  1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operation in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program.  Employee training shall include at least:  1. Methods and observations to detect the presence/release of a hazardous chemical; 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves; 4. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.