OSHA Inspection: MARINE PLASTIC INNOVATION

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Shop Area - A blade on a Delta Unisaw Platinum Edition Table Saw did not have a guard over the saw blade; on or about 12/6/13.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Shop Area - employees use flammable materials such as but not limited to "Klean Strip Denatured Alcohol", and "Crown Lacquer Thinner" and were not provided with a written hazard communication program; on or about 12/6/13.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.   ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and  conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:      a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:            Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer,            importer or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the            employer's written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            to all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical             and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such            as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.           The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program            and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must            be made available upon request.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) Shop Area - employees use flammable materials such as but not limited to "Klean Strip Denatured Alcohol" and "Crown Lacquer Thinner" and were not provided with material safety data sheets; on or about 12/6/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Shop Area - employees use flammable materials such as but not limited to "Klean Strip Denatured Alcohol" and "Crown Lacquer Thinner" and were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals; on or about 12/6/13.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) Shop Area - employees use flammable materials such as but not limited to "Klean Strip Denatured Alcohol", and "Crown Lacquer Thinner" without being provided with the information on the safety data sheets; on or about 12/6/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.