OSHA Inspection: SHERRY MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with    a. On or about 8/6/12, at the packing/shipping department, Sherry Manufacturing Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of up to 10'-1" while accessing an storage area by using a stair that lacked a midrail on its railing system.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.    a. On or about 7/23/12, at the production department, Sherry Manufacturing Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working in close proximity of an unguarded 5/8-inch shaft, which projected 2-1/2 inch.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    a. On or about 7/23/12, at the production department, Sherry Manufacturing Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  The employer did not ensure that cleaning of the work area was performed so as to prevent lint for being accumulated over machinery, ductwork and electrical conduits, exposing employees to fire hazards.      Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    a. On or about 8/6/12, at the production department, Sherry Manufacturing Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  The employer did not perform an assessment of operations performed at the production area for making sure that employees were protected from chemical hazards by wearing personal protective equipment as necessary.     Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. On or about 8/6/12, at the production department, Sherry Manufacturing Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  Employees were observed spraying an adhesive (i.e. Naztac Screen Printer's Adhesive) to pieces of clothing without wearing safety glasses, which exposed employees to a chemical hazard.      Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    (a)  On or about 7/23/2012, at the production area, Sherry Manufactruring Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for protecting an employee from a chemical hazard presented by materials used (i.e. inks used for screen printing) that she worked with on a daily basis.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 7/23/2012, at the production area, Sherry Manufactruring Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  Material safety data sheets inks used for screen printing were not mantained at the worksite (i.e. 19000PFX Epic Matte Black) which exposed an employee to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 in:      (a)  On or about 7/23/2012, at the production area, Sherry Manufactruring Co., Inc., Miami, FL.  The employer had not provided effective training and information for protecting an employee from chemical hazards presented by materials used (i.e. inks used for screen printing) that she worked with on a daily basis, as evidenced by, among other conditions; employee was not aware of the location and availability of material safety data sheets; employee was not aware of the details and availlability of the employer's hazard communication program, if any; employee was not aware of OSHA's hazard communication program requirements, etc.     Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.