OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CHRISTMAS, INC.

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      a) American Christmas paint shop, at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.    Employees were required to wear 3M half-face negative pressure respirators when painting. The employer failed to establish and implement a written Respiratory Protection Program; on or about 10/02/2014.

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   a) American Christmas paint shop at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  The employer failed to record a hand injury resulting in days away from work on the OSHA Form 300;on or about 6/04/2014.

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format.  a) American Christmas paint shop at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  Where employees use hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Klean-Strip" Acetone and "Rust-Oleum" Flat Protective (spray) Enamel for painting operations, the employer failed to provide information and training on the new label elements and safety data sheet format; on or about 10/02/2014.

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(i): Upon first entering into employment, and/or at least annually thereafter, the employer did not inform current employees of the existence, location, and availability of any records covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020:  a) American Christmas at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS) for Super Craft Latex-Gloss Enamel; on or about 10/02/14.

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not inform current employees upon their first entering into employment and at least annually thereafter, of the person responsible  for maintaining and providing access to records covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020:  a) American Christmas' at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS) for Super Craft Latex Semi-Gloss Enamel; on or about 10/02/14

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(iii): Employees were not informed upon first entering into employment and/or at least annually thereafter of their right to access their medical and/or exposure records:  a) American Christmas at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS) for Super Craft Latex Semi-Gloss Enamel; on or about 10/02/14

Issued

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(2): The employer did not keep a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1020 and its appendices at the workplace, and/or, upon request, make copies readily available to employees:  a) American Christmas at 30 Warren Pl., Mount Vernon, NY.  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (Super Craft Latex Semi-Gloss Enamel); on or about 10/02/14