OSHA Inspection: FOSTER POWER WASHING SERVICE

Issued

2026-05-26

Penalty

Initial $2838 · Current $2838

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  Location - Worksite.  On or about April 3, 2026, employees were working in an elevated aerial lift with no fall protection system in place to prevent them from falling to lower level.

Issued

2026-05-26

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3972 · Current $3972

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.  Location Worksite.  On or about April 3, 2026, employees were using a corrosive cleaning chemical (F9 BARC) without a hazard assessment for personal protection equipment.

Issued

2026-05-26

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Location - Worksite.  On or about April 3, 2026, employees were using a corrosive cleaning chemical, F9 BARC (battery acid restoration cleaner), without eye and face protection.

Issued

2026-05-26

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $3972 · Current $3972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  Location - Worksite.  On or about April 3, 2026,  a written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented for employees working with a hazardous corrosive chemical, F9 BARC (battery acid restoration cleaner).

Issued

2026-05-26

Abate by

2026-07-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  Location - Worksite.  On or about April 3, 2026, employees utilizing a corrosive chemical cleaner, F9 BARC (battery acid restoration cleaner), were not provided effective hazard communication training.