OSHA Inspection: BATH MAGIC, INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2012

Abate by

Jul 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of MC exceeds or can reasonably be expected to exceed either the 8-hour TWA PEL or the STEL.    a. Bath Magic, Inc. jobsite located at 1255 South Byrne Rd., Toledo, Ohio: On or about September 13, 2011, the employer did not ensure a regulated area was established prior to a subcontractor using a methylene chloride stripper to remove a coating from a bathtub.  Regulated areas require the following:    1. Access was not limited to regulated areas only to authorized employees;  2. Proper respirators were not supplied and used by each employee working inside of a regulated area;  3. The regulated area was not marked to distinguish the boundary of the regulated area;  4. Employees cannot engage in any activity that would compromise the effectiveness of the respiratory protection being worn.

Issued

Feb 10, 2012

Abate by

Jul 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to MC.    a. Bath Magic, Inc. jobsite located at 1255 South Byrne Rd., Toledo, Ohio: On or about September 13, 2011, the employer did not ensure subcontractors received information and training on the following topics:    1. Requirements of the methylene chloride standard 29 CFR 1910.1052, its appendices, as well as how to obtain a copy of it in the work place.    2. The specific operations that could expose the employee above the 8 hour TWA PEL or STEL.    3. Whenever there are workplace changes, such as modifications of tasks or procedures or the institution of new tasks or procedures that could increase employee exposure.    4. The requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200    5. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the required list of hazardous chemicals and material safety data sheets.    6. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.    7. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from the chemical hazards, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.    8. The details of the hazard communication program, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    9. How to establish and maintain a regulated area when employee exposures are expected to exceed the 8 hour TWA PEL or STEL.