OSHA Inspection: F. SCHERER & SONS INC.

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,604 · Current $960 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1):  Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    a) Throughout Building - On or about 9/19/16, paint chips were found on the floor which were found to be 0.21% to 0.24% lead.  Paint chips are falling from the ceiling throughout the basement of the building and are not being properly cleaned up so as to maintain the work area in a sanitary condition.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    a) Throughout Building - On or about 9/19/16, paint chips were found on the floor which were found to be 0.21% to 0.24%  lead.  Paint chips are falling from the ceiling in the basement area of the building.  Employees potentially be exposed to lead when walking through the area were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025 .    ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): The building and facility owner(s) did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the work site.    a) Basement - On or about 9/19/2016, the employer did not conduct a comprehensive asbestos survey in order to determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM within the facility.  Employees are potentially exposed to thermal system insulation which was found to be 30% chrysotile asbestos.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): The employer did not inform employees, of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM.    a) Basement - On or about 9/19/16, employees who work and use the basement area of the building were not informed of the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM.  Thermal system insulation was found to be 30% chrysotile asbestos.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,604 · Current $960 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 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Painting area - On or about 9/19/16, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Pre-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer (containing butyl acetate, acetone, and toluene), Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner (containing acetone, isobutyl acetate, ethanol, and toluene), and Kleen Strip lacquer thinner.      A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:    1) Labeling and other forms of warning;  2) Safety Data Sheets; AND  3) Employee information and training will be met.    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 must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 1, 2016

Abate by

Feb 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Painting Area - On or about 9/19/16, employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Pre-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer (containing butyl acetate, acetone, and toluene), Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner (containing acetone, isobutyl acetate, ethanol, and toluene), and Kleen Strip lacquer thinner were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.      Employees shall be informed of the following:    1) The requirements of this section;  2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety       Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least:    1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the       work area.  2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,      emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety       Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED