OSHA Inspection: ACCESS LIFT EQUIPMENT, INC.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

Hazardous substances 04302280H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i)(b): At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units must be located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid storage area located outside of a storage room but inside a building:  (a) Paint Prep Area - A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units was not located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid storage area located outside of a storage room but inside a building, on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): There must be no open flame or spark producing equipment in any spraying area nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by a partition:  (a) Spray Painting Room - A Genie Lift was operated inside of the room while equipment was being spray painted and the Genie Lift was not rated for a Class 1, Division 1 location, on or about January 14, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04302280H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3):  Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material and all such rags or waste deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift:  (a) Paint Kitchen - An open-topped cardboard box was used to collect waste containing flammable residue from the painting operation, and the contents of the box was not disposed of on a daily basis, on or about January 14, 2015.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

Hazardous substances 0430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not assess the workplace and did not select and require employees to use chemical resistant gloves when using chemicals, such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK),  on or about January 14, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not select and require employees to use chemical resistant gloves when using chemicals, such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04302280H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained 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) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees using chemicals, such as methyl ethyl ketone, propane and "AUE-301", on or about January 14, 2015.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04302280H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): The employer did not provide training that included the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards of the chemicals, such as methyl ethyl ketone, propane and "AUE-301", on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04302280H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - Employees used chemicals, such as methyl ethyl ketone, propane and "AUE-301," and the employer did not provide employees with training on the revised hazard communication standard (HCS 2012) label elements and the new format and type of information on each section of the safety data sheets (SDSs) to ensure that when employees begin to see HCS 2012 compliant labels and SDSs in their workplace, employees understand how to use the labels and SDSs and access the information effectively, on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program for employees who were required to wear respirators when painting and sanding, on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees who were required to wear respirators when painting and sanding, on or about January 14, 2015.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not provide fit testing prior to initial use of the respirator for employees who were required to wear respirators when painting and sanding, on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face:  (a)  Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - An employee wearing 3M tight-fitting half mask respirators had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and his face, on or about January 14, 2015.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer did not provide the training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace:  (a) Access Lift Equipment, Inc. - The employer did not provide respirator training before employees were required to wear respirators when painting and sanding, on or about January 14, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.