OSHA Inspection: BJS & T ENTERPRISES INC

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4113.00 · Current $2097.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  ACU5: LCAC 90: On and/or before April 09, 2024, an employee conducted spray painting operations inside a fuel tank confined space and wore a 3M full-face tight-fitting respirator with 3M 6001 grey organic vapor cartridges. The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. This condition potentially exposed the employee to vapors which could result in asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, headache, nausea, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4113.00 · Current $2097.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  ACU5: LCAC 90: On and/or before April 09, 2024, an employee conducted spray painting operations inside a fuel tank confined space and wore a 3M full-face tight-fitting respirator with 3M 6001 grey organic vapor cartridges where the respirator contained visible signs of dirt and dried paint around face piece and inside face seal.  The employer did not ensure effective respirator cleaning occurred which potentially exposed the employee to vapors which could result in asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, headache, nausea, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  ACU5: LCAC 90: On and/or before April 09, 2024, an employee conducted spray painting operations inside a fuel tank confined space and wore a 3M full-face tight-fitting respirator with 3M 6001 grey organic vapor cartridges. The respirator was stored in a used zip lock bag that contained dirty materials. The employer did not ensure respirators were stored in clean bags in locations to prevent deformation of the facepiece which potentially exposed the employee to vapors which could result in asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, headache, nausea, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(3)(i)(A): Respirators used in routine situations were not inspected before each use and during cleaning:  ACU5: LCAC 90: On and/or before April 09, 2024, an employee conducted spray painting operations inside a fuel tank confined space and wore a 3M full-face tight-fitting respirator with 3M 6001 grey organic vapor cartridges which showed signs of deterioration. The employer had not inspected the respirator for cleanliness and signs of deterioration prior to the beginning the operation which potentially exposed the employee to vapors which could result in asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, headache, nausea, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, and loss of consciousness.