OSHA Inspection: UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY COMPANY

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from liquid chemicals or acids or caustic liquids:    a) Wash Tank Area: The employer did not ensure that employees filling wash tanks with chemicals such as but not limited to GF ADJUST 213 (Corrosive, containing 45-50% Sodium Hydroxide) and GF PHOS 426 (Corrosive contains 1-5% Phospohoric Acid), were provided splash goggles and a face shield, on or about 6/9/2015.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

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) Spray Paint Room: The employer did not ensure that employees wearing 3M 6800 full face respirators while applying powder coat paint, were medically evaluated, on or about 6/9/15.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the face-piece and exhalation valve:  a) Paint Room: An employee's 3M 6800 Series Full Face Respirator was stored on a table in the paint room while powder coat paint was being applied in the immediate area, on or about 6/9/15.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts::    a) Spot Welding Area: The rotating parts for a box fan were not guarded, on or about 6/9/15.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $13,200 · Current $7,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes.    a) Welding area: The employer did not require hand protection for employees exposed to cuts when handling sheet metal, on or about 6/9/15.    b) Wash Tank Area: The employer did not require appropriate hand protection for employees exposed to chemicals when handling material removed from the wash tanks containing corrosives, on or about 5/27/2015.    UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD. ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314581422, CITATION NUMBEER 1, ITEM NUMBER 8b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/24/2010, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 4422 ROUTE 130 SOUTH, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016,

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $8,800 · Current $5,280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(a) of this section or as specifically indicated:      a) Wash Tank Area: The Columbus McKinnon 2 ton overhead gantry crane was not inspected daily for defects, on or about 6/9/15.    b)  Wash Tank Area: The Columbus McKinnon 2 ton overhead gantry crane was not inspected monthly w/ certifications, on or about 6/9/15.    United Hospital Supply Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 10a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $8,800 · Current $5,280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete periodic inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:    a) Wash Tank Area: The Columbus McKinnon 2 ton overhead gantry crane was not inspected annually, on or about 6/9/15.    United Hospital Supply Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 10b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $11,000 · Current $6,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air, that was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i., was used for cleaning purposes without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    a)  Paint Room: Compressed air measured above 100 psi, was used to clean powder coat dust off clothing and skin, on or about 6/11/15.      United Hospital Supply Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 8c and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $11,000 · Current $6,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training 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.    a) Paint area: Employees were not trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals they worked with, such as but not limited to TCI Powder Coating paint, on or about 6/9/15.    b) Wash Tank Area: Employees were not trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals they worked with, such as but not limited to GF ADJUST 213 (Corrosive, containing 45-50% Sodium Hydroxide) and GF PHOS 426 (Corrosive contains 1-5% Phospohoric Acid, corrosives, on or about 6/9/15.    United Hospital Supply Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 22 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) Spot Welding Area: A spray bottle of Windex was not labeled with its contents and hazards, on or about 6/9/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.