OSHA Inspection: FOSTER LOGISTICS, LLC

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9130

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:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;  On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures outlining (1) the selection of respirators for use, (2) medical evaluations of employees, (3) fit testing procedures, (4) cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators, (5) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed, (6) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance, and (7) procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Employees handling dry chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid fill room were exposed to hazards including, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;  On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did ensure employees were provided with a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to wear a tight-fitting respirator. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with wearing a tight-fitting respirator such as, but not limited to, aggravation of pulmonary issues, such as asthma, emphysema, and aggravate claustrophobia, all contributing to negative health effects.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;  On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not provide a fit test to those employees who were required to wear tight fitting respirators. Employees handling dry chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid fill room were exposed to hazards including, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;  On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to wear tight fitting half mask disposable respirators were clean shaven. Employees handling dry chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid fill room were exposed to hazards including, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract in that an employee was observed with facial hair that would prevent a facepiece to face seal.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually and/or more often if necessary:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;  On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to wear tight fitting half mask disposable respirators. Employees handling dry chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid fill room were exposed to hazards including, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

Hazardous substances 91309135E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;   On or about November 2, 2023 the employer did develop and implement the elements of a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, combustible dust, particulates not otherwise regulated ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. Employees handling dry chemicals in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid chemicals in liquid fill room were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract, and explosions.

Issued

Apr 25, 2024

Abate by

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135M110

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:  Foster Logistics, LLC, located at 1000 East Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio;   On or about November 2, 2023, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Employees handling dry chemicals such as, but not limited to, particulates not otherwise regulated, combustible dust, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, glutamic acid, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid in room 23 (dry fill) and room 500 (repack), and liquid fill room were exposed to hazards including, skin and eye irritation, and damage to organs and the respiratory tract.