OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED LAMP COATINGS CORP.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1):  Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    (a) At the work site; the aisles contained electrical wires, on or about 2/22/16.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes was not free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.     (a) At the work site; north side of building exit route was blocked with supplies and boxes, on or about 2/22/16.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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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, was not provided, used, and maintained:     (a) At the work site; the employer did not provide eye protection and chemical resistant gloves, on or about 2/22/16.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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1910.134(c )(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) At the worksite - employees with the title of laborers, are provided with and required to wear filtering facepiece respirator, and half mask respirator and are not provided with the additional elements contained in the respirator program.  The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, facepiece seal protection, procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of respirators, on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:         The written Respiratory Program must include the descriptions of how the       following program elements, required by this regulation will be developed,       implemented and conveyed to the employer's employees who use respirators:         (i)   Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.         (ii)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.         (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators.         (iv)  Procedures for the proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably       foreseeable emergency situations.         (v)   Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting       repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators.         (vi)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing       air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.         (vii) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are       potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.         (viii)Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including put       and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and         (ix)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:    a)   At the worksite, the employer did not monitor the respiratory hazards to which the employees are exposed to; on or about 2/22/16.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a)   At the worksite; Employees are required to wear filtering facepiece respirator and half mask respirator without being provided with medical evaluation prior to the employee's use of the respirator in the workplace, on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a)   At the worksite; Employees are required to wear filtering facepiece respirator and half mask respirators without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator, on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    a)   At the worksite; Employees required to wear filtering facepiece respirator and half mask respirators were not provided with respiratory protectection training prior to being required to wear a respirator at the workplace; on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    (a) At the work site; the eyewash was blocked with supplies and boxes, on or about 2/22/16.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:      (a) At the work site; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not provide employees with an educational program to familiarize employees in the general principles of fire extinguisher use, on or about 2/22/16.     * ABATEMENT NOTE * By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    (a) At the work site; Where electric forklifts are used, the employer did not provide employees with training and evaluation, on or about 2/22/16.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication  Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be  met:         a) At the worksite, 2165 5th Ave., Ronkonkoma, NY the employer did not       implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job       title of laborer who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not       limited to, toluene; on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed  to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:              Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:              Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;         e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.         For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.         b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.         c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) At the worksite, 2165  5th Ave., Ronkonkoma, NY, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, toluene were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 2/22/16.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.