OSHA Inspection: FRICK SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the mixing and bagging area, employees were wearing filter face pieces, tight fitting full face and half mask respirators in order to mix and bag diammonium sulfate, diammonium phosphate, urea, potassium chloride, prodiamine, and the insecticide, lambda cyhalthorin technical.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written respirator program for the workplace.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a)  On or about August 28, 2014, at the Sun Drive facility, the employees were required the wear 3M 8210 filtering face pieces and/or tight fitting full face and half mask respirators. The employees worked with lime, potash, potassium chloride, diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, urea, lambda cyhalthorin technical (pesticide) and prodiamine. No evaluation had been made of the chemicals or the employee's exposure thereby exposing employees to potential lung damage or other related illnesses.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  On or about August 28, 2014, at the Sun Drive facility, the employees were required the wear 3M 8210 filtering face pieces and/or tight fitting full face and half mask respirators. The employees worked with lime, potash, potassium chloride, diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, urea, lambda cyhalthorin technical (pesticide) and prodiamine. Employees had not been provided the annual medical evaluation, potentially exposing employees to lung related injuries or illnesses.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting face piece respirator were not annually fit tested:    a)  On or about August 28, 2014, at the Sun Drive facility, the employer explained that they required the use of the 3M 8210 filtering face pieces; however, employees were also wearing tight fitting full face and half mask respirators. The employees were exposed to lime, potash, potassium chloride, diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, urea, lambda cyhalthorin technical (pesticide) and prodiamine. The employees had not received annual fit testing and were thereby exposed to inhalation hazards.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about August 28, 2014, at the Sun Drive facility, the employer explained that they required the use of the 3M 8210 filtering face pieces; however, employees were also wearing tight fitting full face and half mask respirators. The employees were exposed to lime, potash, potassium chloride, diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, urea, lambda cyhalthorin technical (pesticide) and prodiamine. Employees had not been provided the initial or annual respirator training, thereby exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1400.00 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 vehicle:    a)  On or about August 28, 2014, employees using powered industrial vehicles to move bags and other goods throughout the facility, had not been trained on the safe operation of using the vehicles. Employees were exposed to struck by and impact injuries.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program, and it did not include the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) On or about August 28, 2014, throughout the facility, the employees unload, load, bag and mix chemicals which include, but are not limited to:  diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, urea, and lambda cyhalothorin technical.  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program to meet the elements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(f),(g) and (h), nor was a hazardous chemical list developed as required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(I). Employees were exposed to dermal, inhalation and absorption hazards from exposure to said chemicals.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, the employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for chemicals such as but not limited to liquid propane gas and oxygen (cylinders). Employees were exposed to inhalation and absorption hazards when performing welding operations.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):    a) On or about August 28, 2014, the employer had not trained employees on the hazards of the chemicals such as but not limited to: diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, urea, and lambda cyhalothorin technical.  Employees were exposed to possible dermal, inhalation, and absorption hazards from exposure to the chemicals.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(b): A first aid kit and at least one person holding a valid first aid certificate were not at the terminal when work was in progress:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the facility, first aid providers were not present at the terminal.  Employees had sustained injuries such as, but not limited to electrical shocks and no first responder was present when work was in progress.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.30(a)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency action plan:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the 800 Sun Drive facility, the employer had not developed or implemented an emergency action plan. Employees were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to burns, smoke and potential ammonia inhalation.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.30(a)(3): Alarm system. The employer shall establish an employee alarm system that provides warning for necessary emergency action and for reaction time for safe escape of employees from the workplace or the immediate work area.    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the 800 Sun Drive facility, the employer had not developed or implemented an alarm system to warn employees of emergencies. Employees were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to burns, smoke and possible ammonia inhalation.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.30(a)(5)(ii)(A): The employer did not initially review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan at the time the plan was developed:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the 800 Sun Drive facility, the employer had not trained employees on emergency action or evacuation procedures. Employees were exposed to inhalation, burns and other hazards that could occur/exist during an emergency.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(c)(5): Powered industrial trucks were not maintained in safe working order:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, Dump Truck 107, which was used for material handling, was not maintained in a safe condition.  There was severe corrosion of the exhaust, under the truck, of the pedals and interior controls.  The vehicle controls were not all  labeled; the glass in the front windshield was broken; the steering mechanism was not guarded; there was trash located near the pedals that could affect safety;  the electrical was not placed in conduit or protected by panels and the rubber was missing off of a pedal.  The lack of adequate maintenance could result in impact injuries or struck by injuries to the driver, and those who worked near the vehicle.    b) On or about August 28, 2014, at the facility, the controls for the Komatsu front end loader were not labeled.  The lack of labeling could result in impact injuries or struck by injuries to the driver and those who work near the vehicle.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.120(b)(6): Fixed stairways were obstructed:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the steps near the rail shed, plastic piping was found running between two steps which were located approximately 5 feet from the ground. This exposed employees to a trip hazard which could result in broken bones and bruises.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.125: Ditches, pits, excavations and surfaces in poor repair were not guarded by readily visible barricades, rails or other equally effective means:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the rail shed, a grate covering an in-floor drainage channel was missing. The missing grate resulted in an area measuring 37 inches by nine inches being open. Employees were exposed to a slip/trip/fall hazard.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.128(b)(4): The marine terminal did not have signs conspicuously posted indicating the locations of firefighting equipment, emergency equipment, and fire exits:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse, the fire extinguishers were not marked so that they could be easily located.  A used fire extinguisher was found laying on the ground, and a non-used fire extinguisher was mounted on an unmarked, recessed wall area.  Employees were exposed to possible flames, smoke and/or other fire related hazards.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.152(d)(1)(vii): Compressed gas cylinders were not secured in an upright position except when hoisted or carried:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the shop maintenance doorway, the LP gas and oxygen cylinders were found unsecured and the oxygen and LP gas were stored together. Employees were exposed to an explosion hazard.