OSHA Inspection: UNIQUE FURNITURE ENTERPRISES

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

May 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1080173025909010

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:    On or about September 14, 2015, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees who wore 3M 5000 series tight fitting facepiece respirators when working with chemicals, such as methylene chloride and xylene, while refinishing furniture.    (a)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;    (b)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;    (c)  Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;    (d)  Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;    (e)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;    (f)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;    (g) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;    (h) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and    (i)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 108017302590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.    (a)  The walls of the paint booth contained ridges and the corners contained gaps in the metal siding that did not facilitate the ease of cleaning required by this standard.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

Hazardous substances 17302590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(v): Safety of electrical equipment was not determined by considering heating effects under all conditions of use.  (a)  The employer did not consider the heating effects of the Ingersoll Rand T30 compressor, which was used during operation of the spray paint booth, and was known to overheat, causing a fire hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Portable electric equipment was not handled in a manner which would not cause damage:  (a)  The employer did not handle a portable fan in an appropriate manner when it was balanced on the wooden frame surrounding the Ingersoll Rand T30 compressor, and was used to cool the compressor motor to prevent a fire hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

May 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1080173025909010

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)  The employer did not provide a written hazard communication program for employees who worked with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to M-36 stripper containing methylene chloride, paints containing xylene, ethyl benzene and formaldehyde, and silica sand used for sand blasting.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 2, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1080173025909010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a)  The employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who worked with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to M-36 stripper containing methylene chloride, paints containing xylene, ethyl benzene and formaldehyde, and silica sand used for sand blasting.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.