OSHA Inspection: THE SPOON GROUP

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,695 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Upholstery Area in the Finishing Department: The employer did not ensure that exit route in the Upholstery Section was kept unobstructed.  Materials such as but not limited to a desk, pedestal fan, bin filled with fabric and a tarp/blanket stretched over the emergency exit door were stored within the exit route, thus prevented prompt access to the emergency exit door in case of a fire or other emergency.  Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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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:  The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the Shop Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for employees required to wear the following respirators: 1) Uline (S9632) N95 filtering face piece respirator. 2) 3M elastomeric half face respirator.   Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 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 is fit tested or was required to use the respirator in the workplace:   The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the Shop Area: Employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine that employees were medically fit to wear respirators. Respirators used on daily basis include: 1) Uline (S9632) N95 filtering face piece respirator. 2) 3M elastomeric half face respirator.  Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 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:  The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the Shop Area: The employer did not provide comprehensive training to employees who were required to use respirators at the work place. Respirators used on daily basis include: 1) Uline (S9632) N95 filtering face piece respirator. 2) 3M elastomeric half face respirator.  Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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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:   The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Shop Area/Finishing department: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which included information and training on the hazards of the chemicals used on site a daily basis. Employees engaged in manufacturing props including furniture used chemicals such as, but not limited to:  - Bestine Solvent & Thinner by Union Rubber, Inc (which contains 100% Heptane)  - Klean-Strip Acetone by W. M. Barr (which contains 100% Acetone) - Klean-Strip Lacquer Thinner by W. M. Barr (which may contain up to 50% Acetone, 31.5% Toluene, 35% Methanol, etc.) - Plasti Dip Thinner by Performix (which contains60-70% toluene and 30-40% VM &P Naphtha) - Regal Classic Premium Interior Semi-Gloss Finish, Benjamin Moore (which contains 10%  Kaolin, 5% Carbon black, 0.5% Titanium dioxide, etc.)  - 2K Activator, Nason finishes (which contains 36.8 % Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, 37-48% Aliphatic Polyisocyanate resin, etc.)   Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:   The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the Shop Area: The employer did not provide and maintain updated Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous chemical used on site. Employees engaged in manufacturing of props including furniture were required to use chemicals such as, but not limited to:  - Bestine Solvent & Thinner by Union Rubber, Inc (which contains 100% Heptane)  - Klean-Strip Acetone by W. M. Barr (which contains 100% Acetone) - Klean-Strip Lacquer Thinner by W. M. Barr (which may contain up to 50% Acetone, 31.5% Toluene, 35% Methanol, etc.) - Plasti Dip Thinner by Performix (which contains60-70% toluene and 30-40% VM &P Naphtha) - Regal Classic Premium Interior Semi-Gloss Finish, Benjamin Moore (which contains 10%  Kaolin, 5% Carbon black, 0.5% Titanium dioxide, etc.)  - 2K Activator, Nason finishes (which contains 36.8 % Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, 37-48% Aliphatic Polyisocyanate resin, etc.)   Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the Shop Area: The employer did not provide hazardous chemical training for employees engaged in manufacturing of props including furniture. Employees were required to use chemicals such as, but not limited to:  - Bestine Solvent & Thinner by Union Rubber, Inc (which contains 100% Heptane)  - Klean-Strip Acetone by W. M. Barr (which contains 100% Acetone) - Klean-Strip Lacquer Thinner by W. M. Barr (which may contain up to 50% Acetone, 31.5% Toluene, 35% Methanol, etc.) - Plasti Dip Thinner by Performix (which contains60-70% toluene and 30-40% VM &P Naphtha) - Regal Classic Premium Interior Semi-Gloss Finish, Benjamin Moore (which contains 10%  Kaolin, 5% Carbon black, 0.5% Titanium dioxide, etc.)  - 2K Activator, Nason finishes (which contains 36.8 % Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, 37-48% Aliphatic Polyisocyanate resin, etc.)   Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $385 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:  The Spoon Group dba Prop N Spoon- Throughout the facility: The employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the year 2015.  Condition observed on or about February 25, 2016.