OSHA Inspection: CONTEMPORARY COMMERCIAL CABINETRY, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2012

Abate by

Mar 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1):     Where needed to prevent methylene chloride induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to methylene chloride, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:    a.  On or about December 15, 2011, and at times prior, employees utilzing compressed air to spray adhesive, containing methylene chloride, were not provided with/or did not use protective clothing or gloves, which would minimize the potential for skin contact with the adhesive.    Employees exposed to methylene chloride are at increased risk of developing cancer, adverse effects on the heart, central nervous system and liver, and skin or eye irritation. Exposure may occur through inhalation, by absorption through the skin, or through contact with the skin.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  Flexibles cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:   	  a.  On or about December 6, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because a flexible cord (an extension cord) was run over the metal ceiling rafters in the shop.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1):     Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:    a.  On or about December 6, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock/fire hazards from working with/around a flexible electrical cord, which was attached to the work bench with staple(s).      Abatment Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Mar 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $510 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i):     Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:    a. On or about December 6, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure to methylene chlordie contained in an adhesive used in manufacturing.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.