OSHA Inspection: LIFEWEAR, INC.

Issued

Nov 21, 2023

Abate by

Dec 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Lifewear - On or about July 12, 2023, employees were using compressed air nozzles to blow lint and fabric dust off of sewing equipment.   Compressed air nozzles on site had dead end pressures in excess of 65 psi, exposing the employee to compressed air hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07100870

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:   a) Lifewear - On or about July 12, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Max Blend 2022 and EverBlum Gold cleaning fluids for removing grease stains on fabric.  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.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07100870

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.   a) Lifewear - On or about July 12, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Max Blend 2022 and EverBlum Gold cleaning fluids for removing grease stains on fabric.  The employer did not provide effective information and training of such chemicals  in their work area at the time of their initial assignment as required.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.