GLENVILLE, NY —
OSHA Inspection: SOLID SURFACE CRAFTSMAN, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SOLID SURFACE CRAFTSMAN, INC. in 144 FREEMANS BRIDGE ROAD, GLENVILLE, NY 12302 (NAICS 337110). OSHA activity number 338968498.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SOLID SURFACE CRAFTSMAN, INC.
- Site address
- 144 FREEMANS BRIDGE ROAD
- City
- GLENVILLE
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 12302
- Mailing
- 144 FREEMANS BRIDGE ROAD, GLENVILLE, NY 12302
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 337110
- Employees
- 72
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the potential fire and explosion from explosive dust: a) Solid Surface Production Area - On and prior to March 29, 2013, there was a potential for hybrid mixtures of Category 2 flammable liquids (lacquer thinner and denatured alcohol) and explosive solid surface dust (St1) due to the use of solvent soaked cloths used without localized ventilation. Nearby ignition sources include static and electrical components. Air is recycled back into the room from the air material separators. Hybrid mixtures can be flammable even when the vapor concentration is less than the lower flammable limit and the dust is below the minimum explosible concentration. b) Solid Surface and Wood Production Area - On or around March 29, 2013, air material separators were located indoors near employee work areas presenting fire and explosion hazards. Air material separators included but were not limited to, Dust Technology Model DT-75 Serial 9810607 CFM 3450, Dust Technology Model DT-200 Serial 23081509 CFM 7500, and 8 Overhead Denray Machine Model 3000 OH CFM 3000. c) Wood Production Area - On or around March 29, 2013, air was recycled back into the work environment from air material separators with a cleaning efficiency of 98% allowing for particulate to be suspended in air. Nearby ignition sources include static and electrical components. Air material separators included but were not limited to, Dust Technology Model DT-75 Serial 9810607 CFM 3450 and Dust Technology Model DT-200 Serial 23081509 CFM 7500. d) Wood Production Area - On or around March 29, 2013, the employer did not follow the manufacturer filter replacement schedule recommendations for air material separators including but not limited to, Dust Technology Model DT-75 Serial 9810607 CFM 3450 and Dust Technology Model DT-200 Serial 23081509 CFM 7500. Dust Technology recommends filter change after one year. The employer has never changed the filters which have been in operation for approximately 7 years. This can lead to reduced suction, increased dust in the ducts, and increased ambient particulate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced
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) Production Area (Solid Surface and Wood) - On or around March 29, 2013, structural supports, pipes, fixtures, ductwork, equipment, and roofing were not kept free of hazardous accumulation of explosive combustible wood and solid surface dust.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.106 E02 II B 2
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons: a) Flammable Liquid Storage Area - On and prior to March 20, 2013, the quantity of Category 2 Flammable Liquids located outside of flammable storage cabinets exceeded 120 gallons in a room that did not meet the requirements of a flammable storage room.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.106 E02 IV B
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(b): Where flammable liquids are used or handled, except in closed containers, there were no means provided to dispose promptly and safely of leakage or spills: a) Throughout Production and Storage Areas - On and prior to March 20, 2013, where Category 2 Flammable Liquids (including but not limited to paints, stains, lacquers, alcohols, acetone) are used there was no equipment readily available to contain, clean up and dispose of a spill of flammable liquids.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.106 E09 III
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily: a) Solid Surface Production Area - On and prior to March 29, 2013, cleaning rags soaked in Category 2 Flammable Liquids including but not limited to lacquers thinner and denatured alcohols, are laid out to vent to the atmosphere prior to throwing in the general trash bin. The trash bin was an open headed plastic drum. The environment also contains explosive dust and there is a potential for a dangerous hybrid mixture.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Flammable storage area - On and prior to March 29, 2013, a junction box mounted on the wall over the door had a missing knockout, exposing live electrical in the flammable liquids storage area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $2380
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338968498.
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