OSHA Inspection: PALLADIO MOULDINGS

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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) Shop area, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The hinged emergency exit door cut into an overhead garage door and a second security door were padlocked which would hamper employee egress in the case of fire/emergency.  Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 159117309760

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) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to inorganic lead dust and methylene chloride who are required to use MSA half-face respirators equipped with P-100/OV filters during paint stripping operations.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 159117309760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to identify and evaluate the hazards and correct type of respiratory protection for employees exposed to inorganic lead dust and methylene chloride during paint stripping operations.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 159117309760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees required to use MSA half-face respirators with P-100/OV cartridges to protect them from airborne exposure to  inorganic lead dust and methylene chloride during paint stripping operations.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 159117309760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to ensure that employees were fit-tested when required to use MSA half face respirators with P-100/OV cartridges during paint stripping operations.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 159117309760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to ensure that the employees were trained prior to required use of MSA half-face respirators with P-100/OV cartridges during paint stripping operations.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(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) Table saw, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The circular hand fed table saw was operated by workers without guarding the exposed saw blade.  Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) Table saw, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   Employer did not reaffix the spreader to prevent wood from squeezing the saw blade, exposing the employee using the saw to an struck by hazard.  Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock:  a) Radial arm saw, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The radial arm saw was operated by workers without guarding the exposed saw blade.  Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) Table saw, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The radial arm saw with automatic pull back was not working allowing the blade to remain at extended distance and not retract to starting position exposing the workers to an unguarded saw blade.  Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to determine if workers performing paint stripping operations in the facility were exposed to lead above the action level.  Lead contamination was found on a table inside the employee office at 1,421 ug of lead.  This converts to 13,201 ug/ft2 of lead (the HUD Lead Hazard Screen criteria is 25 ug/ft2 of lead).       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to determine if workers in the facility were exposed to lead above the action level.  Lead contamination was found on a table inside the employee office at 1,421 ug of lead.  This converts to 13,201 ug/ft2 of lead (the HUD Lead Hazard Screen criteria is 25 ug/ft2 of lead).      Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   Employees exposed to lead during paint stripping operations were not trained on health hazards associated with lead and OSHA standard requirements.  Lead contamination was found on a table inside the employee office at 1,421 ug of lead.  This converts to 13,201 ug/ft2 of lead (the HUD Lead Hazard Screen criteria is 25 ug/ft2 of lead).       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i)(A): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure by taking a personal breathing zone air sample of each employee's exposure:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not determine each employees exposure to methylene chloride by taking a personal breathing zone air sample while employees were performing paint stripping operations using Klean Strip paint stripper containing 60-100% methylene chloride.       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride induced skin or eye irritation, the employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to methylene chloride, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not provide and ensure the use of appropriate protective gloves when employees used Klean Strip Brand paint stripper which contains 60-100% methylene chloride when performing paint stripping operations.       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): If it was reasonably foreseeable that an employee's eyes may contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater methylene chloride, the employer did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities for employees who use Klean Strip Brand paint stripper which contains 60-100% methylene chloride.       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591173097609910

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) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for workers performing paint stripping, sanding and refinishing operations exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Klean Strip Brand mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, paint thinner, and muriatic acid.     Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591173097609910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   Employees performing paint stripping operations were not trained on the hazards of chemicals for workers performing paint stripping, sanding and refinishing operations exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Klean Strip Brand mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, paint thinner, and muriatic acid.   Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591173097609910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible for workers performing paint stripping operations exposed to chemicals to include but not limited to Klean Strip Brand mineral spirits, paint stripper containing methylene chloride, and muriatic acid.     Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer did not provide information and training for workers who use Klean Strip Brand paint stripper which contains 60-100% methylene chloride when performing paint stripping operations.       Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.

Issued

May 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S122

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) Workshop, Palladio Moldings, 3107 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087.   The employer failed to ensure that employees who voluntarily choose to wear N-95 filtering face-pieces for gypsum dust were provided with Appendix D information to include but not limited to use, care, and limitations of respiratory protection.    Condition observed on or about 3/9/2015.