OSHA Inspection: C&C LIFT TRUCK, INC.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction:    C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edison, NJ- Spray Booth Area: The Spray Booth was not kept free from storage of:  a) Flammable material such as spray paint  b) Combustible material such as cardboard    Condition observed on or about February 26, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edson, NJ- Spray Booth Area: Employer did not ensure that soaked rags with solvent and paint were stored in covered metal receptacle and/or disposed daily. Employees use flammable chemicals when working on forklift trucks.  Condition observed on or about February 26, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 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:    C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edison, NJ - Spray Booth Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for employees who are required to wear tight fitting respirators during spray painting operations.      Condition observed on or about February 26, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 is fit tested or was required to use the respirator in the workplace:   C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edison, NJ - Spray Booth Area: Employees who are required to wear tight fitting respirators during painting operations, were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to the use of the respirator in the workplace.    Condition observed on or about February 26, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edison, NJ - Spray Booth Area: The employer did not provide comprehensive and understandable training for employees required to use tight fitting respirators during painting operations.  Condition observed on or about February 26, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) 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:     C&C Lift Truck, Inc./Edison, NJ - Spray Booth Area: Employees were not provided with information and training on appropriate handling and safe use of hazardous chemicals (including flammables) present at the workplace. Employees are exposed to the following during painting operations:  - acetone, isobutene, propane contained in AVL -AEROSOL  - perchloroethylene contained in Komatsu Penetrating Lube 3EB-99-F5140    Observed on or about February 26, 2015.