OSHA Inspection: PICASSO'S INC.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 4th Floor of hotel: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a MSA Advantage LS 200 half mask respirator prior to the employee's required use of the half mask respirator to perform mold remediation work in the workplace.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:      a) Computer Room: On or about 01/25/2013, an ABC fire extinguisher was not mounted so that it would be readily accessible to employees in the event of an incipient stage fire at the facility.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1):     The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:    a) Maintenance Room: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers were inspected and maintained.    b) Computer Room: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers were inspected and maintained.    c) Storage Room: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers were inspected and maintained.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):     An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training to employees required to use the fire extinguisher in the event of an incipient stage fire at the facility.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:        a) Maintenance Room: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that a Ryobi 6 Bench Grinder   (S#: W0621121732; M#: BGH616) 120V AC; 60 Hz, 2.1 Amps; 3600 RPM; was being operated without work rests as employees prepared tools for use in the facility.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Maintenance Room: On or about 01/25/2013, A Ryobi 6 Bench Grinder (S#: W0621121732; M#: BGH616) 120V AC; 60 Hz, 2.1 Amps; 3600 RPM; was being operated with tongue guards adjusted to greater than 1/4" from the abrasive wheel as employees prepared tools for use in the facility.            NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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) Throughout the facility: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees handling corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to Hydro Balance Acid Type Hydro Foam Concentrate and Bleach; in order to perform housekeeping and maintenance work at the facility.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party:      a) 4th Floor corridor: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that a spray bottle containing  Concrobium Mold Control was labeled with the name of the contents of the bottle.      b) Third floor Housekeeping cart:  On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not ensure that a Febreze spray bottle containing  Bleach, a corrosive, was labeled with the name of the contents of the bottle.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):      Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not have the Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals used by employees at the facility including, but not limited to Concrobium Mold Control, Hydro-Balance Acid Type Hydro-Foam Concentrate (corrosive), Hydro-Balance Hydro-Coil Concentrate, Evap Powr-C, Lemon Eze, Award Furniture Polish, Ecolab Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner (corrosive), Ecolab Oasis Pro 41 Glass Cleaner-Ammoniated, and Ecolab Oasis 299 Disinfectant (corrosive); in order to perform housekeeping and maintenance work at the facility.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      a) Throughout the facility: On or about 01/25/2013, the employer did not provide hazard communication training  for employees handling corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to Hydro Balance Acid Type Hydro Foam Concentrate and Bleach; in order to perform housekeeping and maintenance work at the facility.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 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) Wall & ceiling across from Room 327: On or about 01/25/2013, employees were exposed to mold while performing cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance duties at the facility.            NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.