OSHA Inspection: MODWASH, LLC

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $13,005 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

1910.132(f)(3)  When the employer had reason to believe that an affected employee who had already been trained did not have the understanding and skill required by paragraph (f)(2) of this section, the employer did not retrain that employee:  a) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, the employer failed to retrain employees who did not have the understanding of when to use eye protection to protect them from certain cleaning chemicals.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $10,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A)  The periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was not performed by an authorized employee other than the one utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected:  a) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that periodic inspections were performed by an authorized employee other than the ones(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $10,125

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, fire extinguishers at the facility, including, but not limited to, the fire extinguisher in the main office area, were not visually inspected at least monthly.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.  a) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, fire extinguishers at the facility, including, but not limited to, the fire extinguisher in the main office area, were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a.) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, employees used 1720-Prosheen for work operations and the chemical was stored in unmarked spray bottles that did not contain a label with the product identifier and words, pictures, or symbols providing general information regarding the hazards of the chemical.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $91,025 · Current $16,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) 6465 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 - On or about August 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees consistently reapplied energy control measures before continuing to tighten chains and clear jams.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.