OSHA Inspection: LEATHER SPA AND REPAIR FACILITY

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.     a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, Mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not perfrom a hazard assessment, on or about 05/03/12.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye protection when exposed to eye or face hazards liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, or chemical gases or vapors.     At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Repair / Painting Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use the products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, Mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye protection when exposed to eye or face hazards liquid chemicals, or chemical gases or vapors, on or about 05/03/12    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:     a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Repair /Painting Area. On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and useproducts including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, Mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. Employees are provided with and required to wear N95 and half mask negative pressure respirators for use while handling and working with the abovementioned chemicals. The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program, on or about 05/03/12.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form.       a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover. while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employees were provided with a and half mask negative pressure respirator and N95 respirator to be used interchangeably for the task without identifying and evaluating the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 is required to use the respirator in the workplace.    a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and useproducts including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, Mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. . The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee is required to use the respirator in the workplace, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is 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) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting/ Repair Area. On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone,  methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not ensure that the affected employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece is used, and at least annually thereafter, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators in accordance with this paragraph:     a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting / Repair Area. On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators, on or about 05/03/12.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section:    a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting / Repair Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting / Repair Area - On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remover. while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not have a material safety data in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1

Issued

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.     a) At the facility, 33-20 48th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. -- Shoe Painting / Repair Area(s). On a daily basis employees pour / transfer, mix, transport, and use products including, but not limited to, Dupli-Color, Minwas Clear Aerosol lacquer, Nu-life Color Sprays, Master All Purpose Thinner, Rust-oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Rust-oleum Metallic Finish, Krylon Metals Spray, Fiebings Saddle Lacquer and #12 Deglazer Cleaner, De Angelus De-Salter, and Gonzo Stain Remove while repairing and refurbishing shoes and handbags. These products contain hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to propane, toluene, butane, mineral spirits, ethylbenzene, xylene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area, on or about 05/03/12.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.1