OSHA Inspection: STAR CUSTOMS INC.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1073

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:    On or about 8 April 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each of the following provisions were established and implemented in the respiratory protection program where employees are required to wear respirators while spraying isocyanates in the spray booth:  1910.134(c)(1)(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 proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;   (v)- Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and otherwise 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 putting on and removing the, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  (ix)-Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), with certification records that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training , the date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    On or about 8 April 2016, employees operating the Clark Forklift truck were not certified by the employer.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth of an inch.    On or about 13 April 2016, a Skil bench grinder being used in the shop did not have a work rest.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  On or about 13 April 2016, a Skil bench grinder being used in the shop did not have an adjustable tongue guard exposing employees to safety hazards.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      On or about 8 April 2016, two (2) pulleys located on the Champion air compressor were not adequately guarded, exposing employees to nip point hazards.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of a horizontal belt were 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt was not fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:   On or about 8 April 2016, the transmission belts located on the Champion air compressor, were not adequately guarded, exposing employees to nip point hazards.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    On or about 8 April 2016, three oxygen cylinders and one acetylene cylinder were in storage together without a 20 foot separation or fire-resistant barrier, exposing employees working nearby to a fire or explosion hazard.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $360.00 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.    On or about 8 April 2016, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program at the workplace for employees spraying isocyanates exposing them to hazards such as but not limited to respiratory sensitization.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries (OSHA Form 300A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  On or about 8 April 2016, the employer did not use OSHA 300, 300A or 301 forms for recording injuries and illnesses for the calendar year 2016 and prior years.