OSHA Inspection: ASSOCIATED ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,766 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about January 4, 2024, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment, when the employer did not identify any hazards, including exposure to the corrosive chemical Organic Clean on the PPE hazard assessment. No protective equipment is required when handling this material.

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 January 4, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees use appropriate eye protection when exposed to the corrosive "Organic Clean" chemical when they clean the outside of their trucks by pouring the chemical into a bucket and brushing it on with a wash brush. No eye protection is required to be worn during this job task. Indirect-vent, impact and splash resistant goggles when working with liquids would be appropriate for this job task, If additional protection is needed for entire face, goggles could be used in combination with a face shield.

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

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 punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about January 4, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees use appropriate hand protection when exposed to the corrosive "Organic Clean" chemical when they clean the outside of their trucks by pouring the chemical into a bucket and brushing it on with a wash brush. No hand protection is required for this job task. Gloves made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection: natural latex or rubber, polyvinyl chloride, neoprene or nitrile rubber.

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

May 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,765 Reduced

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 January 4, 2024, the employer failed to provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when employees were exposed to the corrosive chemical "Organic Clean," used to clean the outside of their trucks.

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,765 Reduced

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 January 4, 2024, the employer failed to provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area when employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to, the corrosive "Organic Clean".

Issued

Apr 12, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about January 4, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees utilizing respirators on a voluntary basis were provided the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134 when employees wore 3M 8210 Plus N95 masks voluntarily.