OSHA Inspection: ALUBON

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Mar 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted  by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Compressed gas cylinder(s) in use were not properly supported to  prevent them from being knocked over:    (a) At the work site; 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY; compressed gas cylinder containing  oxygen was stored standing free and was not secured from falling or from being knocked over;  on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.134(c )(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) At the worksite - employees with the title of laborers, are provided with and  required to wear filtering facepiece respirator, and are not provided with the additional  elements contained in the respirator program.  The employer did not develop or  implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit  testing, facepiece seal protection, procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of  respirators, on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:         The written Respiratory Program must include the descriptions of how the       following program elements, required by this regulation will be developed,       implemented and conveyed to the employer's employees who use respirators:         (i)   Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.         (ii)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.         (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators.         (iv)  Procedures for the proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably       foreseeable emergency situations.         (v)   Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting       repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators.         (vi)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing       air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.         (vii) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are       potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.         (viii)Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including put       and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and         (ix)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and provide an appropriate respirator based on  the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:       a)   At the worksite - 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY,  the employer did not monitor the respiratory hazards to which the employees are exposed to; on or about 3/1/12.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a)   At the worksite - 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY,  Employees are required to wear filtering facepiece respirator without being provided with medical evaluation prior to the employee's use of the respirator in the  workplace, on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a)   At the worksite - 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY; Employees are required to wear filtering facepiece respirator without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator, on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    a)   At the worksite - 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY, employees required to wear filtering facepiece respirator was not provided with respiratory protectection training prior to being required to wear a respirator at the workplace; on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Apr 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1):  Operators were not trained in the safe operation of power industrial trucks:    a) At the work site, 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY; Employee was operating a forklift without basic operator training or evaluation, on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Apr 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.215(a)(4): Work rest on grinding machine was not adjusted closely to the wheel with a  maximum opening of one-eight inch:    (a) At the worksite, 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY - Employees with the job title of laborer, who use craftsman bench grinder work rest was one and a qurter inches from wheel; on or about 3/1/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Apr 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) At the worksite, 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY - Employees with the job  title of laborer, who use craftsman bench grinder was not provided with a tongue  guard; on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication  Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:    a) At the worksite, 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY, the employer did not  impement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job  title of laborer who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not  limited to, denatured alcohol and mineral spirits; on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following   program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed  to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:            Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer            or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:              Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.            The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.              The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;         e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.     For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.         b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.         c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Mar 15, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) At the worksite, 110 New York Ave., Westbury, NY, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, denatured alcohol and mineral spirits were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 3/1/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.