OSHA Inspection: DOCKSIDE STEEL PROCESSING, LLC

Issued

2013-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall 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.    a. On or about March 12, 2013, at the above located workplace, employees required to thin oil from coiled steel were exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to mineral spirits. These hazards necessitated the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves to prevent occupational injuries or illnesses. The employer had not verified, through written certification, that a hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

2013-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:    a. On or about March 12, 2013, at the above located workplace, employees were required to work with chemicals including, but not limited to mineral spirits. The employer failed to provide training for employees who were exposed to the chemicals on what personal protective equipment was necessary, when it was necessary, and the limitation of the personal protective equipment.

Issued

2013-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): Selection. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.  [59 FR 16362, April 6, 1994]    a. On or about March 12, 2013, at the above located workplace, employees required to work with chemicals including, but not limited to mineral spirits were provided cotton gloves. The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection relative to the tasks performed and hazards identified. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with chemical contact.

Issued

2013-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a. On or about March 12, 2013, at the above located workplace, employees required to thin oil from coiled steel were exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to mineral spirits. The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) will be met.