OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM WOODWORKS & INTERIORS, LTD.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,220 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 June 30, 2016 employees working in and around the cabinet assembly area were exposed to contact with the unguarded portion of the drive motor pulley on the air compressor because the pulley nip points were not enclosed.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about June 30, 2016 employees working in and around the cabinet assembly area air compressor were exposed to contact with the unguarded portion of the drive motor belts, because the belts and nip points were not enclosed.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,580 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut    On or about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to amputation hazards because the table saw used for ripping did not have a guard installed that covered the portion of the blade above the wood being ripped.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator  On or about June 30, 2016, employees were exposed to struck by hazards because the table saw used for ripping did not have a spreader installed to prevent the wood being ripped from binding on the blade and being thrown back at the operator.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  On or about June 30, 2016, employees were exposed to struck by hazards because the table saws used for ripping did not have anti-kickback devices installed.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $880 · Current $660 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not maintain an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    On or about June 30, 2016 the employer did not maintain an OSHA 300A Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.    Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.29(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:     On or about June 30, 2016, employees in the Cabinet Fabrication Building were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns because the two emergency "Exit" illuminated signs were not operational.     Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity is maintained and the filter rolls were not inspected to ensure proper replacement of filter media:    On or about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to burn hazards because the paint booth did not have a functional visual gauge, audible alarm, or pressure activated device to ensure air velocity was maintained when the paint booth's accordion filters air holes were filled.    Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.107(b)(5)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6): Spray booth(s) having a frontal area larger than 9 square feet did not have metal deflectors or curtains not less than 2 1/2 inches deep installed at the upper outer edge of the booth over the opening:  On or about June 30, 2016 employees used a spray booth with an approximately 80-square foot frontal area and the upper outer edge of the booth over the opening did not have metal deflectors or curtains installed.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.107(b)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): Spraying area(s) were not kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues and tool(s) used for cleaning purposes in spraying area(s) were not of nonsparking material.  On or about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to burn and smoke inhalation hazards because accumulated paint residues were not cleaned from the interior walls and floor of the paint booth daily.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.107(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 2d and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,320 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:      On or about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to eye injuries because the employer did not develop and document a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the tasks performed by employees manufacturing wood cabinets and the written certification did not include the name of the person who certified that the evaluation had been performed, and the date that the hazard assessment was completed.    Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.132(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1107341, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on February 9, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards:    On or about June 30, 2016 an employee wearing prescription glasses was operating a pneumatic nail gun and another employee was operating a table saw and the employer did not ensure the employee wore approved eye protection while operating those pieces of equipment.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1107341, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on February 9, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:      On or about June 30, 2016 employees wearing prescription glasses were operating a pneumatic nail gun and a table saw and the employer did not ensure the employee wore eye protection while operating those pieces of equipment.                      Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.133(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1107341, citation number 1, item number 1d and was affirmed as a final order on February 9, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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:    On or about June 30, 2016 an employee used a tight-fitting half-mask respirator when spray painting wood cabinetry in a paint booth and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program.    Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on September 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 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:  On or about June 30, 2016 an employee spray painting wood cabinetry in the paint booth wore a tight-fitting half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridges and did not have a medical evaluation prior to use of the respirator.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:   On our about June 30, 2016 the employer did not provide an annual fit test for the painter who wore a tight-fitting half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridges.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on September 29, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The employer did not ensure the path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was permanent, continuous, and effective.    On our about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns from a relocatable power tap used to power sanders, saws, and vacuum and the relocatable power tap plug was missing a ground pin.     Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1107341, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 9, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,880 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     On or about June 30, 2016 employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns when plugging in electrical equipment in the cabinet making area and the outlet box had unused openings that were no closed.     Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1107341, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 9, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,440 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 our about June 30, 2016 the employees engaged in painting wood cabinetry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including spray paints and solvents and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program with at least a description of how the criteria for the following requirements would be met by the company:    a) use of labels and other forms of warning,  b) access to safety data sheets,  c) provision of hazardous chemical information and training to employees,  d) maintenance of an updated list of hazardous chemicals present at the facility,   e) methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.  f) methods the employer will use to inform other employers on-site on their  precautionary measures to protect employees during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies, the labeling system used in the workplace and to provide other employers on-site access to safety data sheets.    Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 9a and was affirmed as a final order on September 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  On or about June 30, 2016 the employees engaged in painting wood cabinetry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including paints and solvents and the employer did not provide effective information and training on the chemical hazards including training on:  a. methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area; b. the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; c. the measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, and  d. the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including the labeling system, safety data sheets and how employees can obtain and use appropriate hazard information.  Custom Woodworks & Interiors, LTD. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(h)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056910, citation number 1, item number 9c and was affirmed as a final order on September 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3208 South Douglas, Springfield, IL 62704.