OSHA Inspection: RELEAF LABS, LLC

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(5)(i):Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types as were needed for special hazards of operation and storage:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, portable fire extinguishment equipment was not provided where employees use ethanol for cleaning.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(7): LP gas container storage location(s) were not provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 8-B, C:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, approved portable fire extinguishers were not provided in the area used to store cylinders of propane and butane exposing employees to injury associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(i):Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, an electric drill with the potential to cause sparks, was used by employees where ethanol was used to clean extraction processing equipment.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(b)(17)(v): Open flames, cutting or welding, portable electric tools and extension lights capable of igniting LP Gas were permitted within classified areas specified in table H-28 of this section:  On or about April 27, 2023, an employee used an electric drill at an extraction unit where butane was present.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(b)(16):Personnel performing removal, operation, and/or maintenance on LPG equipment were not properly trained in such functions:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees used butane and propane in extraction processing and had not been provided with the needed training.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with contacting hazardous materials, fire, and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:   On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, cylinders of propane and butane were routinely stored near the exit door beside the processing unit. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(1):The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees used butane, propane, and ethanol in an extraction process and a written emergency response plan was not developed and implemented.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $5,358

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 flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were not required to wear eye or face protection when using compressed propane, butane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and ethanol and dry ice. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with contact with hazardous substances.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 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:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were not required to wear appropriate hand protection when using compressed propane, butane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ethanol and dry ice. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with contact with hazardous substances.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $5,358

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), & (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes items (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented where employees used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to butane, propane, ethanol, dry ice, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  On or about April 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, safety data sheets were not provided for employees using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, butane, propane, ethanol, dry ice, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 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 27, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees using hazardous chemicals for extraction processing operations were not provided with effective training.