OSHA Inspection: UNIFIED CONSULTANTS GROUP, INC.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, compressed gas cylinders were not strapped or chained securely to prevent them from falling.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and/or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:  a. Warehouse - On or about 6/4/2015, and at times prior thereto, a hard hat attachment was broken.  b. Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, and at times prior thereto, N-95 filtering facepiece respirators were not stored under sanitary conditions.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.:  Storage area, main aisle - On or about 6/4/2015, boxes of hazardous material were stored in an aisle where mechanical handling equipment was used.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Area 9 - On or about 6/4/2015, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to power a depot tracker.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, the insulation for a Port-A-Cool 2000 industrial fan exhibited damage.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a. Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Eco Sure Gloss Blue and Gloss White spray paint.  b. Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for 3M Super Foam Fast Spray Adhesive.  c. Packing and shipping area - On or about 6/4/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Slip Plate Graphite Coating

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  At the establishment - On or about 6/4/2015, the employer had not trained employees on the Globally Harmonized System of hazard communication.

Issued

Aug 28, 2015

Abate by

Sep 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  At the establishment - On or about 6/4/15, the employer did not provide OSHA 300 forms to OSHA within the required time period.