OSHA Inspection: Q TECH, LLC

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $8,110 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0790

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(iii): Based on the hazardous substances and/or conditions present, the individual in charge of the ICS did not implement appropriate emergency operations and did not ensure that the personal protective equipment worn was appropriate for the hazards encountered.  a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the individual in charge of the incident command system (ICS) properly implemented appropriate emergency operations to ensure that the personal protective equipment worn was appropriate for the hazards encountered, which as a 1% silver cyanide solution spill.

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0790

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(iv): Employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to hazardous substances presenting an inhalation hazard or potential inhalation hazard, did not wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus until such time that the individual in charge of the incident command system determined through the use of air monitoring that a decreased level of respiratory protection would not result in hazardous exposures to employees.  a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in an emergency response where they were exposed to hazardous substances, such as 1% silver cyanide solution, presenting an inhalation hazard or potential inhalation hazard, wore a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus until such time that the individual in charge of the incident command system determined through the use of air monitoring that a decreased level of respiratory protection would not result in hazardous exposures to employees.

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0790

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii): Employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had not received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition have competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I) and/or the employer did not so certify.    a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition to having competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I) and/or the employer did not so certify. Specifically the training not covered included, but is not limited to these topics: 1910.120(q)(6)(iii) (D) Knowledge on how to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials technician. 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(F) The ability to be able to perform advance control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with the unit.

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0790

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(10): Chemical protective clothing and equipment to be used by organized and designated HAZMAT team members, or to be used by hazardous materials specialists, did not meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3) through (g)(5).  a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the chemical protective clothing and equipment to be used by organized and designated HAZMAT team members, or to be used by hazardous materials specialists, met the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3) through (g)(5) in that:  1) Positive pressure Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR) not used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(iii), 2) Totally Encapsulating Chemical Protective Suits equivalent to Level A not used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(iv).

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Abate by

Dec 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,035 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(a): Medical personnel were not readily available for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.  a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that emergency medical services, including those equipped with effective cyanide antidotes, were readily available in the event of an acute cyanide overexposure in the workplace. The employer processes silver cyanide solutions.

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $8,110 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s).  (a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer allowed an employee to work under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck while attempting to contain a chemical leak.

Issued

Nov 6, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have his load fully lowered.   (a) Solutions Area: On or about May 14, 2025, the employer allowed an employee to dismount the powered industrial truck without fully lowering his load.