OSHA Inspection: BLUEBIRD GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,276 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    Location: Paint storage    On or about October 12, 2016, the employer had not kept the passageways clean and orderly.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:  Location: Paint storage  On or about October 12, 2016, aisle ways were not marked.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  Location: Outside of Paint area  On or about October 2, 2016, material was stored such that it created a hazard such as but not limited to material falling hazard or material sliding down hazards.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,276 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Location: Paint storage    On or about October 12, 2016, the exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed with a large sign in front of one and no clear aisle way to the other.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    Location: Paint Storage    On or about October 12, 2016, the employer had not marked each exit door with a sign saying exit.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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:    Location: Paint    On or about August 26, 2016, the electrical wiring in the paint spray area was not approved for hazardous locations.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8): Portable lamp(s) were used in the spraying area(s) during spraying operations:    Location: Paint    On or about October 12, 2016, a portable lamp was being used in the spraying area.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Mechanical ventilation was not kept in operation at all times while spraying operations was being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted:    Location: Paint    On or about August 26, 2016, mechanical ventilation was not used for a sufficient time after spraying to allow vapors to be exhausted.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(3): The spray booth did not have an independent exhaust duct system discharging to the exterior of the building.    Location: Paint    On or about August 26, 2016, mechanical ventilation did not exhaust to the outside of the building.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(12): Freshly sprayed articles were dried only in spaces not provided with adequate ventilation to prevent the formation of explosive vapors:    Location: Paint Mixing Area    On or about October 12, 2016, freshly painted articles were being dried adjacent to the paint area without ventilation.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms.    Location: Paint     On or about October 12, 2016, "No Smoking" signs were not posted at the spray areas and the paint storage area.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(i)(6): All electrically conductive objects in the spraying area were not adequately grounded:    Location: Paint    On or about August 26, 2016, an extension cord used by the spray painter did not have a grounding pin.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    Location: Throughout    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not done an assessment to determine if personal protective equipment is required for the various job tasks.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Location: Throughout  On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not trained employees on the appropriate ppe to protect agains the hazards to which the employees are exposed.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    Location: Painting    On or about October 12, 2016, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals being sprayed without eye protection.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  Location: Paint  On or about October 12, 2016, the employer did not select the appropriate hand protection for the tasks to be performed.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,700 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:    Location: Paint area    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not established a respiratory protection program for employees required to wear respirators when exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  Location: Paint area  On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not implemented a cartridge change out schedule for employees required to wear respirators when exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:    Location: Paint area    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not done respiratory protection training for employees require to wear half face and full face elastomeric respirators for protection from chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-diisocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    Location: Paint area    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not evaluated employee exposure to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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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:    Location: Paint area    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not provided medical evaluations for employees required to use half face elastomeric respirators or full face elastomeric respirators for exposure to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):   Location: Paint area  On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not provided fit tests for employees required to use half face elastomeric respirators or full face elastomeric respirators for exposure to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,276 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:    Location: Paint area    On or about October 12, 2016, half face respirators ues for exposure to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene-di-isocyante, acetone, Stoddard solvent, and heptan-2-one were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  Location: Paint area  On or about October 12, 2016, half face and full face respirators were not stored to prevent contamination and/or damage.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:    Location: Facility    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer did not keep the place clean to the extent practicable; creating potential tripping hazards.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    Location: Paint storage    On or about October 12, 2016, employees were permitted to consume beverages in areas with toxic materials.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,276 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Location: Paint     On or about August 26, 2016, the employer did not have a facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or the body in the work area.      Location: Paint storage    On or about October 12, 2016, the employer did not have a facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or the body in the work area.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Location: Paint area    On or about August 26, 2016, an extension cord with a knock out box on the end was available for use.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:(a)     Location: Adjacent to the paint area    On or about October 12, 2016, unused openings in boxes were not closed.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Location: Paint Area  On or about August 26, 2016, a junction box was not covered.  Location: Office  On or about August 26, 2015, an outlet did not have a faceplate.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,500 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:    Location: Company    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not developed a hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to hexamethylene diisocyanate, acetone, stoddard solvent, n-methyl-e-pyrrolidone, and heptan-2-one.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $0 Reduced

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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:    Location: Throughout    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not provided effective training on the hazardous chemicals employees work with.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,276 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical    a.  Location: Paint mixing    On or about October 12, 2016, containers of unlabeled extra paint were not labeled.      b.  Location: Shelves in paint area    On or about October 12, 2016, a spray bottle was unlabeled.    c.  Location: Table in paint area    On or about October 12, 2016, a spray bottle did not contain a clear label.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    Location: Throughout    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer was not maintain safety data sheets where they were readily accessible to employees.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     Location: Facility    On or about August 26, 2016, the employer had not recorded work related injuries on the OSHA 300 log.      Abatement Certification and Documentation is required