OSHA Inspection: AMBRO MANUFACTURING

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit access(es) were not arranged so that it would not be necessary to travel toward any  area of high hazard in order to reach the nearest exit, and the path of travel was not effectively shielded from the high hazard by suitable partitions or other physical barriers:    AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- In case of an emergency employees would have to travel toward high hazard area in order to exit the facility:    a) A propane tank was stored by the emergency exit door of the Shipping/Receiving area  b) A flammable storage cabinet (with chemicals) was placed in the pathway leading to the back emergency exit door.    Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Throughout the facility: The employer did not have a written certification of the hazard assessment for employees using products such as but not limited to:   - toxic chemicals (including those containing Methylene Chloride),  - corrosives,  - flammables.    Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of eye or face injury from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation, that could be prevented by such equipment:   AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Throughout the facility: The employer did not ensure that employees using corrosives and solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater of Methylene Chloride used appropriate eye of face protection. Employees use the following liquid chemicals: a) corrosives such as    - Haze Free Gold (which has a pH 13 and contains dipropylene glycol methyl ether and alkali salts) used on the second floor in the screen washing area. b) solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater of Methylene Chloride: - Methylene Chloride (contains 99.9% methylene chloride) - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride) which are used in the spot removing area  Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- A quick drenching facility was not provided for employees handling the corrosives such as Haze Free Gold (which has a pH 13)    Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the Employer did not determine each employees exposure by taking personal breathing zone air samples that are representative of each employees exposure:     AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Screen Printing Area: Representative personal breathing zone sampling was not conducted for employees using products containing Methylene Chloride:    - Methylene Chloride (99.9% methylene chloride)   - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride)      Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.10152(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride (MC)-induced skin or eye irritation, the Employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to MC, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:   AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Spot Removing Area- Employees removing ink spots from textiles with solutions containing methylene chloride (MC) were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and safety glasses. Employees use the following solutions: - Methylene Chloride (99.9% methylene chloride) - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride)   Condition noted on/or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): The employer did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use  where employees eye might foreseeably contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater of Methylene Chloride (i.e. by splashes, spills or improper work practices):  AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Spot Removing Area: Employees perform spot removal on apparel  using solvents containing 0.1 percent or greater of Methylene Chloride: - Methylene Chloride (contains 99.9% methylene chloride)  - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride) No eyewash station was available in the work area for immediate use in the event of a chemical splash.  Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:  AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Spot Removing Area: Employees who use spot removers such as Methylene Chloride (99.9% methylene chloride) and TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride) were not provided with appropriate information as required in the OSHA Methylene Chloride Standard prior to or at the time of work assignment.      Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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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:     AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Throughout the facility: A written Hazard Communication Program was not implemented for employees exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to:      - Methylene Chloride (99.9% methylene chloride)  - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride)  - Crown Acetone (which contains 100% acetone)  - Haze Free Gold (which contains dipropylene glycol methyl ether and alkali salts with pH of 13)  - Klean Strip Green Denatured Alcohol (which contains ethyl alcohol, methanol, methyl isobutyl ketone)  - Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner (which contains 2-butoxyethanol)  - Chroma Wash 212 (which contains petroleum distillate aliphatic naphtha solvent)  - etc.    Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ- Throughout the facility: Employees were not provided with information and training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to:     - Methylene Chloride (99.9% methylene chloride) - TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride) - Crown Acetone (which contains 100% acetone) - Haze Free Gold (which contains dipropylene glycol methyl ether and alkali salts with pH of 13) - Klean Strip Green Denatured Alcohol (which contains ethyl alcohol, methanol, methyl isobutyl ketone) - Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner (which contains 2-butoxyethanol) - Chroma Wash 212 (which contains petroleum distillate aliphatic naphtha solvent) - etc.  Condition observed on or about April 7, 2015.

Issued

2015-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  AMBRO Manufacturing dba Special T's/Flemington, NJ - Screen washing area: Employees are exposed to eye and skin irritation as the following chemical containers were not labeled: - CJ177 Em-Rem Emulsion Remover - Simple Green, All Purpose Cleaner  Condition noted on or about April 7, 2015.