OSHA Inspection: PRODUCTS CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained:   On or about August 20, 2015, the employer did not provide and require employees to wear calf-high chemical resistant boots when exposed to corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to,  sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid while working in the blending area.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:   On or about August 20, 2025, the employer failed to verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification. Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, Linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic), Maquat 2420-80, Maquat MQ615M, Ethyl Alcohol Denatured, Rust Preventative Oil, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300,  Tomadyne 102, and Surfonic N-95.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1):The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer failed to provide adequate training for employees who are required to wear personal protective equipment in the workplace. Required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to nitrile gloves, safety glasses, face shields, filtering/disposable facepieces, full-face respirators, organic vapor cartridges, safety shoes, and protective clothing (coveralls). Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, Linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic), Maquat 2420-80, Maquat MQ615M, Ethyl Alcohol Denatured, Rust Preventative Oil, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300,  Tomadyne 102, and Surfonic N-95.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 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:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer had an empty and inoperable emergency eyewash station mounted to the wall in the blending area. Employees are exposed to, but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, Linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic), Maquat 2420-80, Maquat MQ615M, Ethyl Alcohol Denatured, Rust Preventative Oil, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300,  Tomadyne 102, and Surfonic N-95.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure the operator of the Cat Forklift Truck (Model: 2C5000, Serial # AT9047832) was properly trained and had successfully completed training requirements prior to operation.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 the load engaging means fully lowered, controls neutralized, or brakes set.   On or about August 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure a powered industrial truck operator who dismounted the truck (Cat Forklift Truck, Model: 2C5000, Serial # AT9047832) while working in the blending area and while within 25 feet of the truck in view, had the load engaging means fully lowered.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1984.00

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:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer failed to provide information and training to employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, Linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic), Maquat 2420-80, Maquat MQ615M, Ethyl Alcohol Denatured, Rust Preventative Oil, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300,  Tomadyne 102, Surfonic N-95 and liquefied petroleum gas (propane).

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1419.00

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29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees required to wear full-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while while blending hazardous chemicals including  but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Ethanesulfonic Acid, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300, Tomadyne 102, Surfonic N-95, Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid during the production of cleaners, degreasers, detergents, and other specialty maintenance products.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer did not fit test employees required to use full-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while blending hazardous chemicals including  but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Ethanesulfonic Acid, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300, Tomadyne 102, Surfonic N-95, Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid during the production of cleaners, degreasers, detergents, and other specialty maintenance products.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:   On or about August 10, 2025, the employer did not provide respirator training to employees required to use full-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while blending hazardous chemicals including  but not limited to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Ethanesulfonic Acid, Dynasylan Silbond, Zetasperse 2300, Tomadyne 102, Surfonic N-95, Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid during the production of cleaners, degreasers, detergents, and other specialty maintenance products.

Issued

2026-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  On or about August 20, 2025, the employer failed to keep an emergency action plan in writing in the workplace and available to employees for review. Approximately 18 employees currently work within the facility.