OSHA Inspection: ENVIRONMENTAL FLUIDS, INC.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):   (a) On or about December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a workplace assessment certification, exposing employees to the hazards of sore eyes and itching skin from chemical reactions in the two inside chemical reactors, as well as fire and explosions from the chemicals used and stored.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

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:   (a) On or about December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program exposing employees to the hazards of improper use and selection of respiratory protection when working with chemicals in the reactor and blending areas and while loading and offloading.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:   (a) On or about December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees hung their respirators unprotected on hooks in a small hallway next to the reactors, exposing the employees to inhalation hazards in the event the respirators were damaged or contaminated.  (b) respirator was stored behind the seat of the forklift parked on the warehouse floor.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  On or about December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the blending area, employees were exposed to the hazards of electrical shock while using a scale plugged into a 4-way metal gang box without GFCI protection.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

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 December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the building located at 51 CR 171, Bay City, TX, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for the protection of employees exposed flammable liquids such as Benzyl Chloride, Hydrogen Peroxide 34% Standard, and Denatured Ethyl Alcohol.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $518.00 · Current $518.00

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 December 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the blending area, employees blended corrosive chemicals into totes and were exposed to splashes when transferring the corrosive chemicals.