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OSHA Proposes over $170k in Penalties for Truck Washing Business Following Fatal Worker Exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide

Industrial Hygiene Testing Services

Category	Press Release
Publish Date	4/19/2024
Author	Paul Cochrane
Title	OSHA Proposes over $170k in Penalties for Truck Washing Business Following Fatal Worker Exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide
Introduction	EMSL Analytical provides air testing services, gas monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers from hydrogen sulfide and other hazardous exposure risks.
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 19, 2024 Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that federal investigators have determined a truck washing company failed to protect workers from hydrogen sulfide gas as they entered over-the-road tanker trailers to clean them out. Tragically, one worker died and two others were hospitalized due to an incident that occurred in September. According to OSHA, the business failed to evaluate the tanker trailers for hazardous conditions. This included testing the atmosphere. The company allegedly also did not train workers on potential hazards before letting them enter confined spaces, both violations of OSHA regulations. The agency has cited the company for 2 willful and 24 serious violations. “Companies with workers in occupations where they could be exposed to hydrogen sulfide need to implement the appropriate procedures to identify hazards, provide effective monitoring, and supply and train employees on the proper use of personal protective equipment,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “EMSL Analytical provides these resources to protect workers and to help keep companies in regulatory compliance. We offer hydrogen sulfide and other air testing services, gas monitoring instruments, and carry a wide range of PPE.” Several years ago, EMSL sponsored an educational video about hydrogen sulfide and exposure risks that can still be seen at: https://youtu.be/oiVAOrvDKvQ To learn more about industrial hygiene and air quality testing services, monitoring instruments or personal protective equipment, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.