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OSHA Inspection: FAMILY OWNED SERVICE COMPANY, INC. DBA BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES

Referral inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of FAMILY OWNED SERVICE COMPANY, INC. DBA BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES in 1190 S. BROAD STREET, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601 (NAICS 812210). OSHA activity number 334969581.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
1190 S. BROAD STREET
City
BROOKSVILLE
State
FL
ZIP
34601
Mailing
1190 S. BROAD STREET, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
Yes
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
812210
Employees
5
Ownership type
Private (A)

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.1048 H01 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(1)(i):     All contact of the eyes and skin with liquids containing 1 percent or more formaldehyde was not prevented by the use of chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde and the use of other personal protective equipment such as goggles and face shields, as appropriate to the operation:    a)  Embalming Room - An embalmer working with chemicals containing 36% formaldehyde had exposed skin on her face, neck and arms, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (S) $2800
  • · I (S) $1680

1910.1048 I03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Abate by
Aug 24, 2012
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR 1910.1048(i)(3):     When there was a possibility that an employee's eyes could be splashed with solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater formaldehyde, the employer did not provide acceptable eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use:    a)  Embalming Room - There was an inadequate hose and nozzle that was used as an eyewash for an embalmer working with chemicals containing 36% formaldehyde, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (S) $2800
  • · I (S) $1680

1910.1048 N03 V

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Abate by
Aug 24, 2012
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(3)(v):     The training program for formaldehyde did not include instructions for the handling of spills, emergencies, and cleanup procedures:    a)  Embalming Room - The embalmer who was exposed to chemicals containing up to 36% formaldehyde was not provided training on these issues, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (O) $0
  • · I (O) $0

1910.134 E01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Abate by
Aug 24, 2012
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1290

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)  Embalming Room - No medical evaluation was provided for an embalmer, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (O) $0
  • · I (O) $0

1910.134 F

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Abate by
Aug 24, 2012
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR 1910.134(f):     The employee was required to use a respirator without being fit tested with the same make, model, style and size of respirator that was to be used:        a)  Embalming Room - No fit test was provided for an embalmer, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (O) $0
  • · I (O) $0

1910.134 K01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 23, 2012
Abate by
Aug 24, 2012
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):     The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii)      a)  Embalming Room - No training was provided on the proper fit, usage or maintenance of a full face air purifying respirator, on or about July 3, 2012.
Recent events (2)
  • · Z (O) $0
  • · I (O) $0

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