OSHA Inspection: DONGHIA INC.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The emergency exit, located in the Distribution/Shipping Area was obstructed by 2 boxes.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1670.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.38(a):  The emergency action plan required by 29 CFR 1910.157(a) or (b) when the employer has elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of an emergency:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer, who had elected to have a total workplace evacuation did not establish and implement an emergency evacuation plan.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.39(a): The fire prevention plan required by 29 CFR 1910.157(a) or (b) where the employer had elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire emergency was not in writing.  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer, who had elected to have a total workplace evacuation did not develop and implement a fire prevention plan.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2260.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not ensure through the completion of a training program and evaluation that the Crown Forklift truck operator was competent to operate the truck safely.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1670.00 Reduced

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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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) ULINE Maskout Paint.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, such as (but not limited to) ULINE Maskout Paint which employees were required to use.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication program to employees who were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) ULINE Maskout Paint.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $450.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300A Summary form for 2012, had not been signed by a company executive for certification as required by this standard.

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th.     ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300A Summary form for 2012, had not been posted between February 1st and April 30th of the current year as required by this standard.