OSHA Inspection: RITZTEX CO.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   (a) Break Room - On or about January 18, 2024, employees in the break room were exposed to fire hazards because a metal chain was placed across the emergency exit door.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,400 Reduced

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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:  (a) Dock Doors 1, 2, and 3 - On or about January 18, 2024, an employee was required to handle corrosive chemicals, including Sulfuric Acid (Lead-Acid Battery, Wet), and was not provided with an emergency eyewash in the work area for immediate emergency use.   Certification Not Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) Dock Doors 8 and 9 - On or about January 18, 2024, employees working near dock doors 8 and 9 were exposed to electrical hazards in that an extension cord was daisy chained in a relocatable power tap.  Certification Not Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) Dock Doors 8 and 9 - On or about January 18, 2024, employees working near dock doors 8 and 9 were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of dock lights and an industrial shop fan.  Certification Not Required

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  (a) Dock Doors 8 and 9 - On or about January 18, 2024, employees working near dock doors 8 and 9 were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were attached to the building surface before powered dock lights and an industrial shop fan.  Certification Not Required

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Abate by

May 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,400 Reduced

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) Facility Wide - On or about January 18, 2024, employees were required to use hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, sulfuric acid (Lead-Acid Battery, Wet) and sodium hypochlorite (Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach) and the employer did not create a written hazard communication program.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Abate by

May 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  (a) Facility Wide - On or about January 18, 2024, employees were required to use hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, sulfuric acid (Lead-Acid Battery, Wet) and sodium hypochlorite (Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach) and the employer did not compile a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present at the site.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Abate by

May 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.   (a) Facility Wide - On or about January 18, 2024, the employer did not provide records of work-related injuries and illnesses for 2023 within four business hours.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   (a) Facility Wide - On or about January 18, 2024, the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed when employees were required to wear personal protection equipment.  Certification Not Required.

Issued

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  (a) Dock Doors 8 and 9 - On or about January 18, 2024, employees working near dock doors 8 and 9 were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords powering dock lights and industrial shop fans were not visually inspected for damage  Certification Not Required