OSHA Inspection: APRINTA GROUP, LLC

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(1): Conformance. Ventilating and exhaust systems were not in accordance with the Standard for Blower and Exhaust Systems for Vapor Removal, NFPA No. 91-1961, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, where applicable and did not conform to the provisions of this section.    (a) Plant - On or about 3/16/15, employees sprayed Texstyle Formula TS-3, which has a flash point >160 degrees F, on t-sheets over a funnel attached to a Shop-Vac Wet/Dry Vac, Model 2E200.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a) Plant - M&R Sprint 200 dryer - On or about 3/16/15, two pulleys, located about 64 inches high from the floor, were not guarded.    b) Plant - M&R Sprint 200 dryer - On or about 3/1615, a pulley, located about 10 inches from the floor, was not guarded.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  (a) Plant - M&R Sprint 200 dryer - On or about 3/16/15, two horizontal belts, located about 64 inches high from the floor, were not guarded.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a) Plant - M&R Sprint 200 dryer - On or about 3/16/15, an inclined belt, located about 10 inches from the floor, was not guarded.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not determine each employee's exposure by taking a personal breathing zone air sample of each employee's exposure:    a) On or about 3/31/15, a laborer was exposed to an eight-hour time weighted average concentration of 3.3 ppm of methylene chloride and a short-term exposure limit of 70 ppm while spot cleaning Tee shirts. The employer did not determine each employee's exposure by taking a personal breathing zone air sample.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 3/31/15, employees were exposed to liquid splashes of SR-97 spot remover (contains > 50% methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and < 30% perchloroethylene) to his hands and torso.  The employer did not provide a chemical resistant apron (covers from the chest to the knees) and gauntlet gloves (covers the hands and upper arms).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 3/31/15, a laborer was exposed to an eight-hour time weighted average concentration of 3.3 ppm of methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and a short-term exposure limit of 70 ppm while spot cleaning T shirts.   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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the following information: (i) Product identifier; (ii) Signal word; (iii) Hazard statement(s); (iv) Pictogram(s); (v) Precautionary statement(s); and, (vi) Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.  a) Silk screen press - On or about 3/16/15, a spray bottle containing 2110 low odor press wash was not labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED