OSHA Inspection: NUWAY TOBACCO COMPANY

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  Grinding Room: On or about November 28, 2012, the exit sign located over the grinding room exit door was not illuminated.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2380.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   On or about October 4, 2012, an employee that worked with phosphoric acid 85%, a corrosive chemical with a pH less than one, did not wear required eye and face protection while dispensing the acid.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2380.00 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:  Bottom blending area: On or about October 2, 2012, employees that worked with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), a corrosive chemical with a pH of 13.0, were not provided with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2380.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(i):  The building owner or facility owner did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) and/or other asbestos-containing material (ACM) at the work site:  Facility: On or about October 18, 2012, the building owner had not completed the required asbestos survey that detailed the location and quantity of asbestos located in the facility.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1001(g)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 134 (b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator:   On or about October 12, 2012, the employer did not retain medical evaluations of employees required to wear 3M half face piece respirators for employees exposed to asbestos during maintenance and repair activities.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2380.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(A): Contaminated work surfaces were not decontaminated with an appropriate disinfectant after completion of procedures:  Facility: On or about October 18, 2012, employees required to clean work surfaces contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids were provided with 0.40 % benzalkonium chloride. Benzalkonium chloride is not an approved disinfectant.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:  Facility: On or about October 18, 2012, employees designated as first responders were not offered the hepatitis B vaccination.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:  Facility: On or about October 18, 2012, employees designated as first responders were not provided training on blood borne pathogens.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2380.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  Coating Room: On or about October 9, 2012, a tank reported to contain isopropanol 99% was not labeled with its contents therein.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  Water Treatment Area: On or about October 14, 2012, a small bottle of Nalco Reagent, containing monoethanolamine was not labeled, tagged or marked with the required hazard warning.