OSHA Inspection: VANTAGE CUSTOM CLASSICS

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    a)  Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site: The employer did not have a written certification of the hazard assessment for employees who were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to chemical and physical hazards.     Condition observed on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a)  Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Production area: The employer did not provide chemical resistant gloves which were appropriate for use to protect employees from chemical burns while using chemicals,  such as but not limited to: - 50% Methylene chloride and 30% Perchloroethylene contained in SR-97,  - 50-100% dimethyl ether and 5-10% dimethoxymethane contained in KK100,   - 45-50% Aliphatic Hydrocarbon contained in WD-40, - Thiourea dioxide containe in Magnaprint Activator M, - Acetone, etc.  Condition observed on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Throughout the facility: The company did not establish and implement a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that employees performing servicing or maintenance are trained in safe operation of the equipment such as but not limited to:  - Electric Infrared Drying System (Vastex International),  - Screen Printing Equipment (M&R).    Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section:  a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Throughout the facility: The company's  Lockout/Tagout Program did not include procedures with all the required elements for equipment such as but not limited to:     - Electric Infrared Drying System (Vastex International), - Screen Printing Equipment (M&R).  Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Throughout the facility: The employer did not provide training to all employees authorized and/or affected by lockout/tagout procedures of the equipment such as but not limited to: - Electric Infrared Drying System (Vastex International), - Screen Printing Equipment (M&R).  Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Warehouse: Powered industrial truck operator was not trained and evaluated by the employer to ensure that proper operation and safety guidelines were followed.     Condition observed on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:     a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site - Screen Printing Area: Electrical panel (SP#1) was not labeled to indicate its purpose. Equipment controlled by the electrical panel includes but is not limited to:  - Screen Printing Machines,  - Dryers,  - Cayenne D Flash Cure Units.    Condition observed on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the Employer did not determine each employees exposure by taking personal breathing zone air samples that are representative of each employees exposure:     a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Screen Printing Area: The Employer did not determine each employees exposure to Methylene Chloride (MC) by taking representative personal breathing zone sampling.  The employees perform spot removal with solution which contain about 50% of MC.        Violation noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.10152(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride (MC)-induced skin or eye irritation, the Employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to MC, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:   a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Screen Printing Area: Employees working with Methylene Chloride solution were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves that is impervious to methylene chloride.      Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): The employer  did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use  where employees eye might foreseeably contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater Methylene Chloride (i.e. by spalsehes, spills ot improper work practices):  a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Screen Printing Area: Screen printing employees perform spot removal on apparel at a small spraying station using solvent containing >50% Methylene Chloride. No eyewash station was available for immediate use in the event of a chemical splash.  Violation noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  a) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Screen Printing Area: Employees using spot remover with contains 50% of Methylene Chloride were not provided with appropriate information as required in the OSHA Methylene Chloride Standard prior to or at the time of work assignment.      Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,600 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) Vantage Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Throughout the facility: A written Hazard Communication Program was not implemented where employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to:       - 50% Methylene chloride and 30% Perchloroethylene contained in SR-97, Spot remover,      - 50-100% dimethyl ether and 5-10% dimethoxymethane contained in KK100, Adhesive Spray.        - 45-50% Aliphatic Hydrocarbon contained in WD-40,      - Thiourea dioxide containe in Magnaprint Activator M,      - Acetone,      - etc.    Condition observed on/or about April 8, 2013.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      a) Custom Classics/Avenel, NJ site- Employees were not provided with information and training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to:         - 50% Methylene chloride and 30% Perchloroethylene contained in SR-97, Spot remover,     - 45-50% Aliphatic Hydrocarbon contained in WD-40,     - Thiourea dioxide contained in Magnaprint Activator M,     - Acetone,     - 50-100% dimethyl ether and 5-10% dimethoxymethane contained in KK100, Adhesive Spray.       - etc.      Condition noted on/or about April 8, 2013.