OSHA Inspection: REM-TRONICS INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

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:    (a) Maintenance Department - On or about 6/26/12, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators when recycling Rivco Epoxy Solvent.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):     The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    (a) Maintenance Department - On or about 6/26/12, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while recycling Rivco Epoxy Solvent (containing 85-95% methylene chloride) were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator in the workplace.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

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) Maintenance Department - On or about 6/26/12, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear 3M half-mask air-purifying respirators while recycling Rivco Epoxy Solvent (containing 85-95% methylene chloride) were not fit-testing prior to using the respirators in the workplace.    ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k):     The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators and ensure that they coulld demonstrate knowledge of the requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through (vii):    a) Maintenance Department - On or about 6/26/12, the employer did not provide training to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while recycling Rivco Epoxy Solvent.  The employees couold not demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:    1) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper ift, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.  2) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are.  3) How to inspect and check the seals of the respirator.  4) What the procedures are for proper maintenance and storage of the respirator.  5) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effectve use of the respirator, and  6) The general requirements of this section.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1):     The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:      a)  Cell Areas - On or about 6/26/12, employees clean/wash parts with Rivco Epoxy Solvent (which contains 85-95% methylene chloride) throughout their workshift.  The employer did not provide employees with information and training for potential exposure to methylene chloride.    b) Maintenance Department - On or about 6/26/12, employees recycle Rivco Solvent Epoxy 2-3 times/week.   The employer did not provide employees with information and training for potential exposure to methylene chloride.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Press area - On or about 6/26/12,  where materials such as, but not limited to Epiall 1961B (containing <40% crystalline silica)are used, employees shall be informed of:          1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND       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 and 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.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 20, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(k):     The employer did not communicate the following hazards associated with methylene chloride on labels and in material safety data sheets in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1915.1200, or 29 CFR 1926.59 as appropriate: cancer, cardiac effects (including elevation of carboxyhemoglobin), central nervous system effects, liver effect, and skin and eye irritation:    a) Cell Areas - On or about 6/26/12, containers of Rivco Epoxy Solvent (containing 85-95% methylene chloride) were not labeled with an identity or the information required by paragraph (k) of this section.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED