OSHA Inspection: GREEN CABINETS INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - basement, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Wood dust was not cleaned up as needed.  Surfaces to include worktables, floor, electrical panel boxes, table saw and two heating oil tanks had an accumulation of wood dust.          WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - front exit, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     The front exit was locked.  Employees had to walk to the back of the shop, locate a key, and return to the front door in order to unlock it.         WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - rear exit, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     The exit door was obstructed with four (4) slabs of marble weighing approximately 1,000 pounds each.         WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - front exit, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     The exit door was not identified with a sign.          WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system:      a) On or about 03/13/2012 - basement, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees manufacture formica counter tops where flammable liquids to include Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement are used and stored.   Among other flammable liquids eighteen (18) 5-gallon containers of contact cement were stock piled.  The ventilation provided consisted of one Lasko 24-inch portable fan.           WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - basement, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees operate a DeWalt table saw to manufacture formica counter tops.  The blade on the saw did not have a guard.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - basement, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Nine (9) light bulbs were not guarded against accidental breakage in the wood shop where employees manufacture formica counter tops.         WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - office/entrance, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     The light switch did not have a faceplate.         WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees were provided with and required to wear Sperian Survivair and MSA half-face negative pressure respirators while dry cutting granite, wood and applying Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 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) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees were provided with and required to wear Sperian Survivair and MSA half-face negative pressure respirators while dry cutting granite, wood and applying Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement.  Employees were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to respirator use.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees were provided with and required to wear Sperian Survivair and MSA half-face negative pressure respirators while dry cutting granite, wood and applying Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement. Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use, and annually thereafter.       WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees required to use respirators as required by (k)(1) through (vii) of the standard:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees were provided with and required to wear Sperian Survivair and MSA half-face negative pressure respirators while dry cutting granite, wood and applying Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement were not trained.        WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Portable fire extinguishers were on the floor throughout the the first floor and basement.           WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):     a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY     Employees operate a Caterpillar model T80D forklift to move slabs of granite were not trained.         WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, 48-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees handle products which contain hazardous substances to include Klean Strip Acetone used to clean glue from granite and Heptane, Acetone, and Toluene contained in Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement used when manufacturing formica counter tops.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1. Labeling and other forms of warning.   2. Material Safety Data Sheets.  3. Employee information and training will be met.  4. A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  5. The methods used by the employer to inform employees of the hazard on non-routine tasks.  6. In addition, the methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of:      a. any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplaces normal operating    conditions;      b. any precautionary measures that need to be taken in foreseeable emergencies and;       c. the labeling system used in the workplace.  7. Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organ, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9): The employer did not ensure that labels or other forms of warning were legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container, or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:    a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, 48-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    The labels on products used by employees manufacturing counter tops were not in English to include Bellinzone Mastice 2000 and Peroxido De Dibenzoilo.        WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:     a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue, 48-21 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY    Employees handle products which contain hazardous substances to include Klean Strip Acetone used to clean glue from granite and Heptane, Acetone, and Toluene contained in Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement used when manufacturing formica counter tops.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 26, 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 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:     a) On or about 03/13/2012 - establishment, 214-13 Jamaica Avenue,     Employees handle products which contain hazardous substances to include Klean Strip Acetone used to clean glue from granite and Heptane, Acetone, and Toluene contained in Global #59 Brush Grade Contact Cement used when manufacturing formica counter tops.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be informed of:  1. The requirements of this section.  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present.  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.  2. The physical health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  5. Methods and observations that may be used to recognize hazardous substances that may be introduced into the work environment by other employers/employees at multi-employer worksites.