OSHA Inspection: JP INDUSTRIES

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10046.00 · Current $7000.00 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 (PPE):  Mt. Vista Officer's Club Cleaning Project: On May 17, 2023, four employees who dry swept and vacuumed portions of an old abandoned building where rodent droppings and lead paint chips where present were not provided with adequate PPE to protect against  biological agents and diseases such as Hanta virus.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   Mt. Vista Officer's Club Cleaning Project: On May 17, 2023, four employees who dry swept and vacuumed portions of an old abandoned building where rodent droppings and lead paint chips where present were not provided with training on the adequate PPE required to protect against biological agents and diseases such as Hanta virus.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

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:   JP Industries, various facilities throughout Fort Huachuca: Employees who periodically strip floors were not provided with adequate PPE to protect against skin and eye injury due to the use of the highly toxic and corrosive Hillyard Devastator floor stripping chemical.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   JP Industries, various facilities throughout Fort Huachuca: Employees who periodically strip floors were not provided with adequate PPE to protect against skin injury due to the use of the highly toxic and corrosive Hillyard Devastator floor stripping chemical.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6026.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  JP Industries Warehouse: There were at least three ProTeam Super Coach Pro 10 QT Backpack Vacuum Cleaners with missing ground prongs that were used by employees for cleaning. The absence of the third grounding prong means that the path to the outlet and the equipment remains charged and employees are exposed to shocks and burns.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6026.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:   JP Industries, various facilities throughout Fort Huachuca: Employees are responsible for custodial activities and encounter needles and small blood stains on surfaces in areas such as bathrooms. The employer did not have a written Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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:   JP Industries, various facilities throughout Fort Huachuca: Employees are responsible for custodial activities and use a variety of cleaning chemicals daily. The chemicals contain minimally hazardous glycolic acids, alcohols, various fragrances, more acutely toxic Category 2 ammonium disinfectants, and dangerous chemicals such as Category 4 floor stripper. The employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program.

Issued

2023-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(2): The employer did not create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA log:  JP Industries: The employer could not provide the requested OSHA 300A Summary forms (or their equivalent) for 2020, 2021, and 2022 because the documents had not been created.