OSHA Inspection: SPAETH DESIGN INC.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:   (a) The rear exit door - Two L shaped bolts fastened the door shut; on or about 10/23/14.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   (a) The rear exit - The means of egress was partially blocked by a chop saw mounted on a 10/23/14.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:   (a) The Paint Room - A circular table had an accumulation of deposits;  on or about 10/23/14.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by in-gong nip points:   (a) The Welding Room - A Delta vertical belt had exposed rollers on the side of the machine near the work rest.  Ingoing nip points were created between the rollers and the frame of the machine as well as the rollers and the sanding belt; on or about 10/23/14.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  (a) Shop Floor - Two Delta Unisaws did not have an adjustable hood installed;  on or about 10/23/14

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Handfed ripsaw(s) did not have were not provided with non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  (a) Shop Floor - Two Delta Unisaws  were not provided with non kickback fingers or dogs;  on or about 10/23/14.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Dec 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  (a) For the years 2011, 2012, 2013; on or about 10/23/14.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 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) Crafts Area - Employees who used Crystal Clear were not provided with the appropriate PPE.  The gloves used were not protective;  on or about  10/23/14.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Dec 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   (a) At the worksite - The employer did have a program for employees who use krylon paint, crystal clear resin and other hazardous materials; on or about 10/23/14.

Issued

Oct 31, 2014

Abate by

Dec 19, 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) At the worksite - The employer did have a training program for employees who use krylon paint, crystal clear resin and other hazardous materials; on or about 10/23/14.