OSHA Inspection: SALZMAN GROUP, INC.

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):     a) On or about 02/03/14 in the warehouse area; employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the employer did not train or evaluate the operators on the operation of stand up type powered industrial trucks ( Raymond - model R30-C30TT ) used to stock and remove product from the racks and move supplies and product throughout the warehouse.       Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) On or about 02/03/14 in the repair shop; a Ryobi brand grinder ( model BGH6110 ) located on a wooden table, was being used without being secured to the table, exposing employees to contact with moving grinding wheel.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about 02/03/14 in the Instapak area; employees who work in and around these areas were exposed to fire hazards when relocatable power tap was permanently mounted with plastic ties and being used to supply power to electric tools and other equipment.      b) On or about 02/03/14 at workbench #11; a cord set was plugged into a relocatable power strip to supply power for lights and other electrical equipment.      c) On or about 02/03/14 at the cleaning station; a cord set was permanently mounted with plastic ties and being used to supply power to electric tools and equipment.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv), i.e. run across floors;      a) On or about 02/03/2014 in the Work Bench #11 area; in front of the man door near work bench #11, a cord set was taped to the floor across the doorway to supply power to a relocatable power tap exposing employees to contact with electrical current and a fire hazard.       b) On or about 02/03/14 at the Cleaning station; between the sink and the cleaning station bench a cord set was tapped to the floor to supply power to a relocatable power strip mounted with plastic ties, exposing employees to contact with electrical current and a fire hazard.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) On or about 2/3/14 in the warehouse area; employees who set up the drum of Component A and operate the Instapak machine were exposed to contact with a respiratory and skin sensitizer.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) On or about 2/3/14 in the warehouse area; SDS were kept in a location not known to employees who set up the drum of Component A and operate the Instapak machine exposing them to contact with a respiratory and skin sensitizer.    Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 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) On or about 2/3/14 in the warehouse area; employees who set up the drum of Component A and operate the Instapak machine were not aware of the skin and respiratory sensitizing effects of Component A or the physical hazard of pressure build up when contacted by water or moisture in a closed container.        Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) On or about 02/03/14 at the Instapak station; employer did not identify the eye irritant and skin sensitizer hazards of Component A and B which required the use of hand protection ( chemical resistant gloves ) and eye protection ( safety glasses with side shields or goggles ) for employees who handle these chemicals and operate the Instapak machine.        Abatement Certification Required