OSHA Inspection: ANDREAS ARTISTIC FURS AND LEATHER, LTD.

Issued

Jul 29, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g) and (h) will be met:    (a) Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd, dba A. Tsagas Custom Furs and Leather, at 974 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/9/14, Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g) and (h) will be met.  Hazardous chemicals located in the workplace included, but are not limited to the following:    1.  Preservation Solutions Leather Cleaner;  2.  Great White Bottling Inc Great White Odor Eliminator;  3.  2-Propanol;  4.  Fiebing's Edge Kote black polish;  5.  Bee Natural Leathercare RTC Sheridan Resist & Finish; and  6.  Hexane.

Issued

Jul 29, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  (a) Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd, dba A. Tsagas Custom Furs and Leather, at 974 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/9/14, Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.  Employees used chemicals, including hexane, to remove stains from leather.  Hexane was stored in an unlabeled secondary container.  The employer did not ensure that the secondary container of hexane was labeled with the identity of the contents.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  (a) Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd, dba A. Tsagas Custom Furs and Leather, at 974 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/9/14, Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings.  Employees used chemicals, including hexane, to remove stains from leather.  Hexane was stored in an unlabeled secondary container.  The employer did not ensure that the secondary container of hexane was labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) 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:  (a) Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd, dba A. Tsagas Custom Furs and Leather, at 974 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/9/14, Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd did not ensure that employees were provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) 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.  Hazardous chemicals located in the workplace included, but are not limited to the following:   1.  Preservation Solutions Leather Cleaner; 2.  Great White Bottling Inc Great White Odor Eliminator; 3.  2-Propanol; 4.  Fiebing's Edge Kote black polish; 5.  Bee Natural Leathercare RTC Sheridan Resist & Finish; and 6.  Hexane.

Issued

Jul 29, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 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) Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd, dba A. Tsagas Custom Furs and Leather, at 974 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/9/14, Andreas Artistic Furs and Leather Ltd did not ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift.  The employer did not ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets were located at the workplace.  Hazardous chemicals located in the workplace included, but are not limited to the following:   1.  Preservation Solutions Leather Cleaner; 2.  Great White Bottling Inc Great White Odor Eliminator; 3.  2-Propanol; 4.  Fiebing's Edge Kote black polish; 5.  Bee Natural Leathercare RTC Sheridan Resist & Finish; and 6.  Hexane.