OSHA Inspection: CABINET CONCEPTS, LLC

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to explosion hazards and sharp particles flying in the air:  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, PVC piping was used to transport compressed air, on or about 09/21/16.     Some feasible and useful methods to correct the hazard, include, but are not limited to:   (1) The complete enclosure of the PVC piping in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration.  (2) The replacement of the PVC pipe with a type of pipe approved for use with compressed air, such as, but not limited to, ABS or other approved piping.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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:    Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA  -  Spray booth and Staining Area, employees were spray painting with flammable liquids. Electrical equipment such as, but not limited to an extension cords, light switches, overhead lights, exhaust fans, and outlets was located in the spray booth area. The electrical equipment was not approved for the location, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  There was an accumulation  of flammable and combustible liquids within the spray booth area that was outside of a inside storage cabinet, on or about 09/21/16.  b) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  There was an accumulation  of flammable and combustible liquids within the staining area that was outside of a inside storage cabinet, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Rags or waste impregnated with finishing material were not deposited in approved metal waste cans immediately after use:  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spray booth area and the staining area, rags containing finishing material was not disposed in an approved metal waste can, on or about 09/21/16.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously  posted at all spraying areas.  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - Spray booth - Employees were spray painting with flammable liquids. Cigarette butts were noted in the spray booth on the floor, on or about 09/21/16.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

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:   Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  A written respiratory protection program had not been established, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  Respirators were observed stored improperly and not cleaned.  A medical evaluation was not conducted, on or about 09/21/16.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spray booth, employees were required to use a half mask, tight fitting respirators for protection against organic vapors.  Respirators were observed stored improperly and not cleaned.  Training on respirators was not conducted, on or about 09/21/16.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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:  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a fan blade screen for a cooling fan was missing and did not provide point of operation guarding to prevent employees fingers from the danger zone, on or about 09/21/16.   The employees are exposed to stuck-by/caught between hazards.  b) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a fan blade screen for the squirrel cage was missing and did not provide point of operation guarding to prevent employees fingers from the danger zone, on or about 09/21/16.   The employees are exposed to stuck-by/caught between hazards.  c) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spray booth area, a fan blade screen for the exhaust fan was missing and did not provide point of operation guarding to prevent employees fingers from the danger zone, on or about 09/21/16.   The employees are exposed to stuck-by/caught between hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular hand-fed 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:  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - Employees were exposed to an amputation hazard.  Employees are required to operate the unguarded Delta table saw to make cuts and angles of the wood products for manufacturing of custom made cabinets, on or about 09/21/16.                            In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:   a)Production area-Employees are exposed to burn hazards in that wood dust was allowed to accumulate throughout the plant, in particular under saws, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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):  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the squirrel cage and approximately 5 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.  b) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the 10" Craftsman's table saw and less than 7 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.  c) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spraying area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the exhaust fan and less than 7 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the squirrel cage and approximately 5 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.  b) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the 10" Craftsman's table saw and less than 7 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.  c) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the spraying area, a horizontal pulley that supplies power to the exhaust fan and less than 7 feet from the floor was not guarded, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the paint spray booth, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring to supply power to an unapproved overhead lamp, on or about 09/21/16.  b) Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA -In the production area, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring to supply power to wood working equipment and fans, on or about 09/21/16.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

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:   Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but is not limited to hardwood, acetone, clear coat, primer, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, etc.  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program, on or about 09/21/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but is not limited to hardwood, acetone, clear coat, primer, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, etc.  Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not obtained for each chemical used at the site, on or about 09/21/16.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but is not limited to hardwood, acetone, clear coat, primer, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, etc.  Information and training under the new globally harmonized system (GHS) such as, but not limited to labeling system, and written hazard communication program had not been conducted, on or about 09/21/16.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - The employees working in the production area were exposed to fire hazards due to the lack of an exit sign at the back exit door, and the front exit door, on or about 06/21/16.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:  Cabinet Concepts, LLC, Forsyth, GA - In the production area, A 240 volt electrical outlet that supplies power to the 10 inch Craftsman table saw created a tripping hazard for employees working on or near the table saw,  on or about 09/21/16.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).