OSHA Inspection: DDM NOVASTAR, INC.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040

General-duty citation text

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) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, employees using a flammable liquids, such as Acetone, were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational  program as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    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 included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401781R251S122

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) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, aerosol spray paint and Gemcowool oven insulation, and 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.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning;  2.  Safety Data Sheets;  3.  Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401781R251S122

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) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, aerosol spray paint and Gemcowool oven insulation, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The requirements of this section;  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1781R251S122

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:      a) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, an employee is required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation dust hazards, such as but not limited to, mineral wool, ceramic refractory fibers, and amorphous silica, while cutting Gemcowool Fiber oven insulation.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1781R251S122

General-duty citation text

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) DDM Novastar -  On or about April 20, 2016, an employee is required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation dust hazards, such as but not limited to, mineral wool, ceramic refractory fibers, and amorphous silica, while cutting Gemcowool Fiber oven insulation.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1781R251S122

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):      a) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, an employee is required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation dust hazards, such as but not limited to, mineral wool, ceramic refractory fibers, and amorphous silica, while cutting Gemcowool Fiber oven insulation.  The employer did not ensure that employees pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1781R251S122

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators.     a) DDM Novastar - On or about April 20, 2016, an employee is required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation dust hazards, such as but not limited to, mineral wool, ceramic refractory fibers, and amorphous silica, while cutting Gemcowool Fiber oven insulation.  The employer did not provide effective training on the required training elements of this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.