OSHA Inspection: JOHN DEE & NANCY DEE LTD.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 24602590

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 February 11, 2013, John Dee and Nancy Dee Ltd. did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:    1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Material safety data sheet availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.    Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Klean Strip Laquer Thinner (Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone), Rustoleum Satin Black Enamel (Toluene, Ethylbenzene), and Ace Premium Enamel (mineral spirits) used when refurbishing vending machines.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 24602590

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 February 11, 2013, John Dee and Nancy Dee Ltd. did not have Material Safety Data sheets for any of the chemicals used in the workplace.  Chemicals include, but are not limited to: Klean Strip Laquer Thinner (Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone), Rustoleum Satin Black Enamel (Toluene, Ethylbenzene), and Ace Premium Enamel (mineral spirits).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 24602590

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) On February 11, 2013, John Dee and Nancy Dee Ltd. did not provide training on the chemicals to which they are exposed in their work area.  Chemicals being used include, but are not limited to:  Klean Strip Laquer Thinner (Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone), Rustoleum Satin Black Enamel (Toluene, Ethylbenzene), and Ace Premium Enamel (mineral spirits).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.