OSHA Inspection: CHEROKEE NITROGEN L.L.C.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9661.00 · Current $9661.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) On or about June 18, 2019 - Nitric Acid Railcar Loading Area, employees were exposed to nitric acid burn hazards when personal protective equipment to protect the body was not required nor used when emptying the knockout pot.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  (a) On or about June 18, 2019 - Nitric Acid Railcar Loading Area, employees were exposed to nitric acid burn hazards when personal protective equipment to protect the face was not required nor used when emptying the knockout pot.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) On or about June 18, 2019 - 1080 Industrial Drive in Cherokee, AL, employees were exposed to nitric acid burns when the process of emptying the knockout pot in the nitric acid railcar loading area was not included in the PPE assessment completed in 2003.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1611.00 · Current $1611.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness:  (a) On or about June 18, 2019 - 1080 Industrial Drive in Cherokee, AL, the employer did not complete an equivalent OSHA 301 with information required on the OSHA 301 form such as, but not limited to, employee address, date of birth, date hired, time employee began work, male/female, and information about physician or health care professional.