OSHA Inspection: NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10533.00 · Current $6320.00 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:  Mechanic shop: On or about June 23, 2021, the employees were exposed to a thermal hazard while tightening a hose clamp on a radiator with out adequate gloves to prevent thermal burns.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10533.00 · Current $6320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.   On or about June 23, 2021, employees were exposed to a thermal hazard while performing maintenance on a Blender #750095 without procedures to ensure equipment was cooled down prior to performing maintenance on it.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:  On or about June 23, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a thermal hazard while working working on hot equipment such as, but not limited to, blenders that reach temperatures at 180 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.