OSHA Inspection: THE CABINET COMPANY

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated a written certification that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to certify that the following violation has been abated:  a)    Citation 1, Item 1 - 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.  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards from the excessive combustible dust in the areas such as but not limited to work desk surfaces, conduit, electrical panel boxes, under equipment and on the floor. The employer did not ensure that the work areas were as clean as practical.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated documentation demonstrating that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to provide documentation that the following violation has been abated:  a)    Citation 1, Item 1 - 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.  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards from the excessive combustible dust in the areas such as but not limited to work desk surfaces, conduit, electrical panel boxes, under equipment and on the floor. The employer did not ensure that the work areas were as clean as practical.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated a written certification that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to certify that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 1, Item 3 - 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards.  The employer failed to ensure that the three fire extinguishers were inspected annually.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated documentation demonstrating that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to provide documentation that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 1, Item 3 - 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards.  The employer failed to ensure that the three fire extinguishers were inspected annually.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated a written certification that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to certify that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 1, Item 5 - 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:  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to flammable paints and lacquers such as but not limited to SFS pre-Catalyzed Vinyl Sanding Sealer, Southern Paints #610 Lacquer Thinner, and Mohawk Duracoat Pre-Catalyzed Primer and SFS Lacquer; and wood dust.  The employer did not establish or implement a written worksite specific hazard communication program.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated documentation demonstrating that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to provide documentation that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 1, Item 5 - 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:  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to flammable paints and lacquers such as but not limited to SFS pre-Catalyzed Vinyl Sanding Sealer, Southern Paints #610 Lacquer Thinner, and Mohawk Duracoat Pre-Catalyzed Primer and SFS Lacquer; and wood dust.  The employer did not establish or implement a written worksite specific hazard communication program.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated a written certification that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to certify that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 2, Item 1 - 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards due to the lack of an exit sign at the back exit door near the paint booth.  The employer did not provide a visible exit sign at the exit door.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated documentation demonstrating that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to provide documentation that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 2, Item 1 - 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about May 22, 2012, the employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards due to the lack of an exit sign at the back exit door near the paint booth.  The employer did not provide a visible exit sign at the exit door.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated a written certification that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to certify that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 2, Item 2 - 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about May 22, 2012, the employee working in the spray paint booth is exposed to respiratory hazards such as but not limited to organic vapors.  The employer did not establish or implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  On or about 10/10/2012 citations were issued to The Cabinet Company and its successors.  The violations necessitated documentation demonstrating that the items addressed in the citation have been abated.  The employer failed to provide documentation that the following violation has been abated:  Citation 2, Item 2 - 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about May 22, 2012, the employee working in the spray paint booth is exposed to respiratory hazards such as but not limited to organic vapors.  The employer did not establish or implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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.      On or about May 22, 2012:    The employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards from the excessive combustible dust in the areas such as but not limited to work desk surfaces, conduit, electrical panel boxes, under equipment and on the floor. The employer did not ensure that the work areas were as clean as practical.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1):     The railing did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and did not have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level:      On or about May 22, 2012:    Employees using the back exit stairs are exposed to a fall hazard.  The stairs did not have an intermediate rail and created a fall hazard because the opening between the top rail and the base of the stairs was more than 30 inches and the distance from the base of the stairs to the ground was greater than four feet.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):     Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.        On or about May 22, 2012:    The employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards.  The employer failed to ensure that the three fire extinguishers were inspected annually.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.      On or about May 22, 2012:    In the event of an emergency employees working in the production area are exposed to possible cuts and amputation hazards due to blocked electrical panels.  The employer did not ensure that the electriacal panels were accessible.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

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:      On or about May 22, 2012:    The employees working in the production area are exposed to flammable paints and lacquers such as but not limited to SFS pre-Catalyzed Vinyl Sanding Sealer, Southern Paints #610 Lacquer Thinner, and Mohawk Duracoat Pre-Catalyzed Primer and SFS Lacquer; and wood dust.  The employer did not establish or implement a written worksite specific hazard communication program.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":      On or about May 22, 2012:    The employees working in the production area are exposed to fire hazards due to the lack of an exit sign at the back exit door near the paint booth.  The employer did not provide a visible exit sign at the exit door.

Issued

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      On or about May 22, 2012:    The employee working in the spray paint booth is exposed to respiratory hazards such as but not limited to organic vapors.  The employer did not establish or implement a written respiratory protection program.