OSHA Inspection: TWOLIP, LLC DBA RUSTIC TRADES FURNITURE

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to explosion hazards and sharp particles flying in the air:  Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the production area, PVC piping was used to transport compressed air, on or about 7/22/15.     Some feasible and useful methods to correct the hazard, include, but are not limited to:   (1) The complete enclosure of the PVC piping in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration.  (2) The replacement of the PVC pipe with a type of pipe approved for use with compressed air, such as, but not limited to, ABS or other approved piping.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Spray booth(s) were not substantially constructed of steel, concrete, or masonry.   a) Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the spray booth/spray room area, employees were spray painting with flammable liquids. The encasing throughout the spray booth was constructed of wood, on or about 07/22/15.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA  - In the spray booth/spray room, employees were spray painting with flammable liquids. Electrical equipment such as, but not limited to extension cords, light switch, lights, ventilation fan, and electrical outlets were located in the spray booth area. The electrical equipment was not explosion proof, on or about 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - Employees are exposed to a crushing hazard.  The employer did not conduct an assessment to determine the type of hazards located at the jobsite and the appropriate personal protective equipment to be utilized when working around the jobsite hazards, on or about 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole:  Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA  - Employees were exposed  to crushing hazard.  Employees are required to lift and move 150 pound tables.   The employer did not require employees to utilize foot protection, to prevent foot injuries in the event the table top fell on an employee's foot, on or about, 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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:  Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the spray booth/spray room, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  A written respiratory protection program had not been established, on or about 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA  - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  Respirators were observed stored improperly and not cleaned.  A medical evaluation was not conducted, on or about 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors. Training on respirators was not conducted, on or about 07/22/15.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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)Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the production and paint areas, employees handle lacquer thinners,  wood stains,  clear coat, flammable paints (containing Ethanol, Propanol, Butanol, Methyl Propanol, and n-Butyl Acetate), adhesives, sealant, varnish, paint stripper, and hard wood dust (cherry, oak, poplar and black walnut). The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program, on or about 07/22/15.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the production and paint areas, employees handle lacquer thinners,  wood stains,  clear coat, flammable paints (containing Ethanol, Propanol, Butanol, Methyl Propanol, and n-Butyl Acetate), adhesives, sealant, varnish, paint stripper, and hard wood dust (cherry, oak, poplar and black walnut). The employer had not obtained safety data sheets (SDS) for each chemical in the workplace, on or about 07/22/15.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)Twolip, LLC dba Rustic Trades Furniture, Flowery Branch, GA - In the production and paint areas, employees handle lacquer thinners,  wood stains,  clear coat, flammable paints (containing Ethanol, Propanol, Butanol, Methyl Propanol, and n-Butyl Acetate), adhesives, sealant, varnish, paint stripper, and hard wood dust (cherry, oak, poplar and black walnut). Information and training under the new globally harmonized system (GHS) such as, but not limited to labeling system, and written hazard communication program had not been conducted, on or about 07/22/15.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).