OSHA Inspection: BASS AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(c)(2): Spray booth(s) or spray room(s) were not used to enclose or confine spray finishing operation(s):  On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not use a spray booth or spray room to enclose or confine spray finishing operations, exposing employees to chemical and flammable hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): More than 120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable or combustible liquids in containers were located outside of inside storage room(s) or storage cabinet(s):  On or about June 2, 2023, or at times prior thereto, more than 120 gallons of Category 2 flammable or combustible liquids in containers were located outside of inside storage room(s) or storage cabinet(s), exposing employees to flammable and combustible hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,607 Reduced

Hazardous substances 108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about June 2, 2023 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed a written respiratory program that included provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures, such as procedures for selecting respirator for use, medical evaluations, fit testing procedures, procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators, and training of employees in respiratory hazards, exposing employees to various respiratory hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the only available fire extinguisher within the facility had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check, exposing employees to flammable hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, workers and other personnel adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields, exposing employees to physical hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,277 · Current $1,366 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, cylinders were stored in a space not protected from being knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, exposing employees to physical hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,607 Reduced

Hazardous substances 108024602590

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:   On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop 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, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Jun 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $536 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): At the end of each calendar year, an annual summary was not created for injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log:  On or about June 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, for the calendar years 2020-2022, the employer did not create an annual summary for injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log. The establishment employed 11 employees and is classified NAICS 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing.