OSHA Inspection: FOUNDERS SERVICE CORPORATION

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290136115602040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable and combustible liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:    a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer did not store flammable formaldehyde-containing embalming fluids in cabinets that were conspicuously labeled, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away," or constructed to meet the standards set forth in NFPA 251-1969 between sessions.      b)  Basement Under Stair Storage Closet - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer did not store the flammable formaldehyde-containing embalming fluids in cabinets that were conspicuously labeled, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away," or constructed to meet the standards set forth in NFPA 251-1969.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 12901361

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program:    a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer's written respiratory protection program did not include specific criteria and information on how the Respirator Program Coordinator would annually evaluate the Respirator Program, the employees' respirator use, and the effectiveness of the respiratory protection equipment to protect employees from the hazards associated with airborne chemicals, including but not limited to formaldehyde, phenol, glutaraldehyde, ammonia, and sodium hypochlorite [bleach].      Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290136115602040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer had not implemented respirator work rules which ensured that the respirators were cleaned and disinfected in order to maintain the sanitary condition of the tight-fitting half-face elastomeric facepiece air purifying respirators for employees being exposed to formaldehyde vapors during the embalming process.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290136115602040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(g)(2)(ii): For employees using air-purifying respirators with chemical cartridges or canisters that do not contain end-of-service-life indicators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the employer did not replace these cartridges as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(1) and (B)(2) or at the end of the workshift, whichever condition occurs first:  a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer had not established or implemented respirator work rules which ensured that the employees'  respirator cartridges were replaced at the intervals specified in paragraphs 29 CFR 1910.1048(g)(2)(ii)(A) and (B) of this section.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(L): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain information on the post exposure evaluation or follow-up that the employer was required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident:    a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer had not trained employees on the specific information and steps included in a post-exposure evaluation and the medical follow-up procedure timeline to expect after an exposure incident.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290136115602040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(3)(ii)(A): The training program did not include a description of the potential health hazards associated with exposure to formaldehyde and a description of the signs and symptoms of exposure to formaldehyde:  a)  At the Establishment - On or about November 7, 2012, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the physical and health hazards associated with formaldehyde exposure, nor the signs and symptoms of exposure.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290136115602040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(3)(v): The training program for formaldehyde did not include instructions for the handling of spills, emergencies, and cleanup procedures:  a)  Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer had not effectively trained employees on the proper handling, neutralization, and disposal of formaldehyde-contaminated waste in that they have been using bleach [sodium hypochlorite] instead of ammonia [quaternary ammonium] to clean the formaldehyde-contaminated surfaces of the embalming room.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.