OSHA Inspection: THE AMERICANA GROUP INC.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    (a)  At the project site on October 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure the use of appropriate safety-toe footwear.  Employee was carrying a four gallon pail of Roberts 3085 Preferred Carpet & Felt-Back Vinyl Adhesive, thus exposing himself to crushed-by foot hazards.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:    (a) At the project site on or about October 25, 2012 and at times prior thereto, there was no material safety data sheets for Roberts 3085 Preferred Carpet & Felt-Back Vinyl Adhesive.  Employee applied the adhesive using a brush.