OSHA Inspection: SYLVAN AMERICA, INC.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a)  Prep Room, on or about March 3, 2026 - The employer did not ensure employees were using hand protection when employees were cutting open bags of material with a utility knife.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   a)  Prep Room, on or about March 3, 2026 - The employer did not ensure employees were using tight fitting safety goggles for the protection of their eyes from dust hazards during operations involving cutting of bagged material and mixing in the auger.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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 in the workplace:  a)  In the Facility, on or about February 25, 2026 - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator in the workplace.  Employees at the facility use tight-fitting half mask respirators during loading operations.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:   a)  In the Facility, on or about February 25, 2026 - The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators as presented in Appendix D to employees who wear tight fitting respirators voluntarily in the workplace.  Employees at the facility use tight-fitting half mask respirators during loading operations.

Issued

Mar 24, 2026

Abate by

Apr 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,931 · Current $4,500 Reduced

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)  Prep Room, on or about February 25, 2026 - The employer did not ensure employees who were exposed to corrosive material were provided suitable facilities for the quick drenching of the eyes and body within their work areas.  In addition, the employer did not ensure eyewash stations were located on the same level as the hazard.  Employees handle corrosive material including high calcium hydrated lime.