OSHA Inspection: BEAUTIFUL FINISHES, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 13771730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:     a) The employer failed to develop and implement a written Respiratory Protection Program for employees whom conduct refinishing on bathtubs, tiles, countertop, and sinks.  These employees were required to wear Survivor Premier Plus half mask, tight fitting respirators and Survivair Opti-Fit full face respirators.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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 employee's exposure:       a) The employer failed to conduct initial monitoring to determine for employees exposure to methylene chloride while performing bath tub refinishes using Master Strip.          Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to methylene chloride, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:      a) The employer failed to select the appropriate hand protection for employees to prevent against skin irritation and/or burns to the hands while refinishing tubs with Master Strip in which contained methylene chloride.         Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

Hazardous substances 13771730

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) A written Hazard Communication Program had not been developed by the employer to educate employees on the physical and health hazards presented by chemical within the workplace such as but not limited to Glas-tech 9000 (isocynanate based), Stratum 3000 resin, Counter Cote, Isofree Plus Resin, and Master Strip (methylene chloride based).         There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.