OSHA Inspection: FIRST MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

Dec 12, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  Jobsite:    a)    The employer is failing to ensure that the written workplace hazard assessment was done for employees painting walls and ceilings where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present. b)    The employer is failing to ensure that the written workplace hazard assessment was done for employees performing water treatment where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present.    An injury occurred on 07/16/2014, where an employee sustained a left eye injury after Exterior Acrylic Latex paint (containing Crystalline Silica) splashed in his eye while painting a ceiling.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Dec 12, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Jobsite: The employer is failing to ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection before exposing them to chemical splashing hazards.  An injury occurred on 07/16/2014, where an employee sustained a left eye injury after Exterior Acrylic Latex paint (containing Crystalline Silica) splashed in his eye while painting a ceiling.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Dec 12, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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 specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    Jobsite: The employer is failing to develop or implement a hazard communication program which includes a list of hazardous chemicals and an explanation of the labeling system and SDSs.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Dec 12, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    Jobsite:    a)    The employer is failing to provide employees, engaged in the task of painting walls and ceilings with Crystalline Silica-containing Exterior Acrylic Latex paint, training to recognize, evaluate and control exposure to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, respirable silica.  b)    The employer is failing to provide employees, engaged in the task of performing water treatment, training to recognize, evaluate and control exposure to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Hydroxide and Hydrogen Peroxide.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Dec 12, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and for the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:      Jobsite: The employer is failing to record workplace injuries or illnesses and thus, keeps neither a log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) nor the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), nor the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) nor equivalent forms.      On or about 07/16/2014, an employee sustained a left eye injury after Exterior Acrylic Latex paint (containing Crystalline Silica) splashed in his eye while painting a ceiling. This injury resulted in medical treatment beyond first aid, which meets the general recording criteria, and therefore is recordable. By failing to record workplace injuries and/or illnesses, the employer is depriving itself of information that raises awareness of the kind of injuries occurring in the workplace. Also, not recording affects the ability of employees to better learn about and understand the hazards of their job.     Abatement Certification and Documentation is required. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.