OSHA Inspection: OPUS WATER INC.

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $5,020

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 12/22/2025, painters, welders and grinders were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while painting, welding and grinding. 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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 12/22/2025, painters, welders and grinders were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while painting, welding and grinding.  Employees were not fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 12/22/2025, painters, welders and grinders were required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while painting, welding and grinding.  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.   Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        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;         How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Mechanical exhaust system for the inside storage room was not controlled by a switch located outside of the door; and/or the ventilating equipment and lighting fixtures were not operated by the same switch:  a) Flammable storage room - On or about 12/22/25, flammable materials were stored within the inside storage room.  The mechanical exhaust system and the lighting fixtures were not operated by the same switch.  ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides of a spray booth was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a) Spray Booth Area- On or about 12/22/25,  the employer did not ensure spray booths had a clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides that was kept free from storage when storing items including, but not limited to, tables, paint supplies, cardboard boxes, cardboard cut-outs and tools.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $3,820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   a) Machining area at the Haas VF3 - On or about 12/22/25, compressed air was used to clean/blow off metal and lubricant from machine parts and the area around the machine.  The dead end pressure was measured to be > 65 psi.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,020 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) Throughout facility - On or about 12/22/25, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to,  PPG Amerlock 2/400 (containing bis-4-(2,3-epoxipropoxi phenyl) propane and hydrocarbons, PPG Amerlock 2 Cure (containing xylene and 4-nonylphenol), PPG Thinner 21-06/65 (containing ethylbenzene, xylene and stoddard solvent), PPG Amershield VOC (containing tert-butyl acetate, methyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, and solvent naphtha, Eco-Grit 30-60 (containing glass dust), Amasteel Cast Steel Shot & Grit (containing carbon, manganese, sulfur and nickel), acetone and welding fumes (including iron, nickel, manganese, and hexavalent chromium).   A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.   a)Throughout facility - On or about 12/22/25, employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area for such hazardous chemicals as, but not limited to,  PPG Amerlock 2/400 (containing bis-4-(2,3-epoxipropoxi phenyl) propane and hydrocarbons, PPG Amerlock 2 Cure (containing xylene and 4-nonylphenol), PPG Thinner 21-06/65 (containing ethylbenzene, xylene and stoddard solvent), PPG Amershield VOC (containing tert-butyl acetate, methyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, and solvent naphtha, Eco-Grit 30-60 (containing glass dust), Amasteel Cast Steel Shot & Grit (containing carbon, manganese, sulfur and nickel), acetone and welding fumes (including iron, nickel, manganese, and hexavalent chromium).    Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.  a) Welding Area - On or about 12/22/25, employees perform welding on stainless steel.  The employer did not conduct an initial exposure assessment in order to determine employee 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposures to chromium (VI).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, and ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees:   a) Welding Area - On or about 12/22/25, employees perform welding on stainless steel and are potentially exposed to hexavalent chromium.  The employer did not include hexavalent chromium in their hazard communication program and did not include the requirements of 1910.1026(l)(2).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 26, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,276 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(7):Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:  a) Blast Booth Area - On or about 12/22/25 an Atlas Copco oil lubricated compressor, was used to supply breathing air to employees working in the Blast Booth. The compressor was not equipped with a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm or both.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED