OSHA Inspection: STOP N GO PORTABLE TOILETS LLC

Issued

Oct 25, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

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).  (a) On or about May  24, 2024, and dates prior the employer did not assess the workplace to determine hazards employees are exposed to, and provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). as required and itemized on the safety data sheets for chemicals such as but not limited to the JJ chemical company Destroyer series chemical used for sanitizing portable toilets. This exposes employees to injuries associated with chemical burns to include severe skin burns, and eye damage to include the possibility of vision loss.

Issued

Oct 25, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a) On or about May 24, 2024,  and dates prior at the company warehouse located at N114 W18686 Clinton Drive, Germantown, WI 53022, the employer did not select and provide the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for employees handling and dispensing hazardous chemicals, as required and itemized on the safety data sheets for chemicals such as but not limited to the JJ chemical company Destroyer series chemical used for sanitizing portable toilets. This exposes employees to injuries associated with chemical burns, inhalation hazard and injury to the eyes.

Issued

Oct 25, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

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:  (a) On or about May 24, 2024 in the company warehouse located at N114 W18686 Clinton Drive, GERMANTOWN, WI 53022, employees who were exposed to corrosive chemicals to include J&J Chemical company, Destroyer Series (H314) were not provided facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area. This exposed employees to severe skin burns and eye damage.

Issued

Oct 25, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 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) On or about May 24,2024,  and dates prior, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for use by employees.

Issued

Oct 25, 2024

Abate by

Dec 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a) On or about May, 24, 2024, and dates prior at the warehouse located at N114 W18686 Clinton Drive, Germantown, WI 53022, employees were not provided information and training on the hazards associated with the chemicals used as a part of daily job duties, including but is not limited to the JJ chemical company Destroyer series chemical used for sanitizing portable toilets.