OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL VALUES INC.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto the exit door in the laser room did not have an "Exit" sign to facilitate evacuation of workers during an emergency.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Warehouse - The 600 V panel mounted on the front wall of the building had two unused horizontal slots, exposing workers to accidental contact with live parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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:  a) Warehouse - On 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the submersible pump installed inside the floor drain. The flexible power cable was not permanently mounted and protected inside a conduit.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,464 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees performed etching, finishing and sandblasting operations and came in contact with chemicals including (but not limited to) quartz dust, mineral spirits, Florida Biasill Staurolite Sand (supplied by Dupont), Lithichrome Shadow Grey and Black (toxic and flammable,supplied by Cleveland Lithichrome), and Diluentechrom (flammable, supplied by Tenax). The employer did not prepare and implement a written Hazard Communication Program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  a) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees dispensed mineral spirits out of 55 G drums into 5 G spray containers for application on stones. The drums and containers were not labeled with the identity and the hazardous properties of the chemical.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

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) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees performed etching, finishing and sandblasting operations on stone products and came in contact with chemicals including (but not limited to) quartz dust, mineral spirits, Florida Biasill Staurolite Sand (supplied by Dupont), Lithichrome Shadow Grey and Black (toxic and flammable, supplied by Cleveland Lithichrome), and Diluentechrom (flammable, supplied by Tenax). The employer did not collect a safety data sheet for each chemical at the workplace.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees performed etching, finishing and sandblasting operations and came in contact with chemicals including (but not limited to) quartz dust, mineral spirits, Florida Biasill Staurolite Sand (supplied by Dupont), Lithichrome Shadow Grey and Black (toxic and flammable, supplied by Cleveland Lithichrome), and Diluentechrom (flammable, supplied by Tenax). The employer did not provide training in relation to the Hazard Communication Program and the hazardous properties of the chemicals at the workplace.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a) Warehouse - Employees performed sandblasting operations and the employer did not monitor the level of noise in order to assess if a Hearing Protection Program was required.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a) Warehouse - On or about 12/08/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Vytek CO2 laser for stone etching. The employer did not assess the exposure to harmful light radiation in order to determine if eye-protective equipment was required for protection from the laser.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).