OSHA Inspection: WOODSHED TREASURES & DISCOUNT DOORS

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  On or about July 7, 2016, at the dock area, there was no fall protection when the garage door was up and when the employees were working near the dock area.  Employees exposed to the hazard of a fall.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  On or about July 7, 2016, in the spray booth, the electrical wiring and equipment such as the Graco 390 sprayer were being used and they were not rated for a class 1 division 1 location.  Employees exposed to a fire or explosion hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   On or about July 7, 2016, in the spray booth room, the light switch did not a face plate cover. Employees exposed to an electrical shock and explosion hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable: (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 (xi)-Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  On or about July 7, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established. Employees are required to wear 3M half-face respirators in the spray department without fit testing and medical evaluations being performed when spraying lacquers.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about July 7, 2016, the operators of the equipment in this shop were not trained on the energy control procedures for energy isolation. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught in an unexpected start-up of the equipment.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:   On or about July 7, 2016, a portable fan was being and the guard openings were greater than one half inch. Employees exposed to a laceration hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 July 7, 2016, employees were utilizing the Jet table saw to cut material without a guard. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the unguarded saw blade and flying debris.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about July 7, 2016, the Delta drill press was not guarded at the chuck. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating drill and chuck.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about July 7, 2016, the Delta drill press was not anchored to the floor. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the drill press.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about July 7, 2016, the 110 volt panel box on the back wall had missing breakers. The unused opening exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about July 7, 2016, main shop floor, there were two breaker boxes that were not accessible where items were stored in front of the two boxes. Employees exposed to the delay of isolating an electrical source in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about July 7, 2016, the Jet drum sander was plugged into an extension cord that had the internal conductors pulled out at the strain relief area. Employees exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about July 7, 2016, the ground pin was missing on the extension cord that was plugged into the Jet drum sander. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in use:   On or about July 7, 2016, the employer did not have safety data sheets for the chemicals being used on site. The employees exposed to an inhalation and explosion hazard.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained on hazardous chemicals and aware of the location of the safety data sheets. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, inhalation and burns.