OSHA Inspection: ERIE CONTRACT INTERIORS, INC.

Issued

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:       a.)     Erie Contract Interiors, Inc., Southeast corner of the 1st floor of the Eisenhower High/Middle School-3700 Route 957, Russel, Pa 16345, on or about January 14, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Company employees were working with and around corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Ardex Feather Finish. An emergency eyewash and safety shower station was not available in the employees work area of the Southeast corner of the 1st floor of the Eisenhower High/Middle School that was in compliance with ANSI 358.1-1998 for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment in that:        1.      An emergency eyewash and safety shower station that provides at least 15 minutes of flushing fluid to the eyes and/or body was not available in the area where there was potential for exposure to corrosive chemicals during handling, mixing, and application of the Ardex Feather Finish.  One approximately 4 ounce saline bottle was being utilized by the company in lieu of an eye wash and safety shower station that would be capable of providing at least 15 minutes of flushing fluid.

Issued

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): Provisions were not made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury:       a.)    Erie Contract Interiors, Inc., Southeast corner of the 1st floor of the Eisenhower High/Middle School-3700 Route 957, Russel, Pa 16345, on or about January 14, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Company employees were working with and around corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Ardex Feather Finish. The company did not make arrangements for prompt medical attention for the jobsite in that, a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not available for immediate emergency use.

Issued

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.       a.)    Erie Contract Interiors, Inc., Southeast corner of the 1st floor of the Eisenhower High/Middle School-3700 Route 957, Russel, Pa 16345, on or about January 14, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Company employees were working with and around corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Ardex Feather Finish.  Company employees were not aware of the location of a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body at the jobsite.

Issued

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: (Construction Reference 1926.103)    a.) Erie Contract Interiors, Inc., 3700 Route 957, Russel, Pa 16345, on or about January 14, 2014 and times prior thereto:  Company employees used disposable MSA brand dust masks during mixing operations with Ardex Feather Finish.  Employees that used the dust masks were not provided the information in Appendix D to this section.