OSHA Inspection: KEVIN BRAKE

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,988 · Current $2,092 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): An energy isolating device that was capable of being locked out, did not utilize a lockout device, which rendered the machine or equipment inoperative.    a). Shop Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, lockout devices were not applied to the energy isolating devices (e.g. circuit breaker) of woodworking machinery (e.g. table saw, sanders) when employees conducted maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to saw blade and belt replacement, thus exposing employees to an amputation injury.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,585 · Current $2,510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition.    a). Shop Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, a Porter-Cable pneumatic nailer (model: BN200C) and a Porter-Cable pneumatic stapler (model: NS 100A) were used with non-functional safety mechanisms, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,976 · Current $4,183 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.    a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, the employer's written respiratory protection program did not include the provisions listed in this section for employees that were required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M 7502 Half Face Mask Respirators) during spraying operations, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard and dermatologic injuries.    Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 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.  a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees who were required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M 7502 Half Face Mask Respirators) during spraying operations, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.  Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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).  a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, the employer did not provide respirator fit testing to employees who were required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M 7502 Half Face Mask Respirators) during spraying operations, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.  Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1)which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer.  a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, the employer did not ensure respirators were properly cleaned and disinfected for employees who were required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M 7502 Half Face Mask Respirators) during spraying operations, thus exposing employees to a dermatologic hazard.  Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3d and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, respirators were not stored properly to protect them from being contaminated with wood dust and chemicals (e.g. paint, thinners, lacquers), thus exposing employees to a dermatologic hazard.  Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3e and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training to employees who are required to use respirators as outlined in (k)(1)(i) - (k)(1)(vii) of this section.  a). Paint Shack Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, the employer did not provide effective respirator training to employees required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M 7502 Half Mask Respirators) that included, but not limited to appropriate cleaning/disinfecting instructions, proper storage, and proper usage, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard and dermatologic injuries.  Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(k) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 3f and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $203 · Current $142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.    a). Shop Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, numerous electrical circuit breakers inside Panel 2 were not marked with their intended purpose, thus exposing employees to a programmatic hazard.    Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,780 · Current $3,346 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    a). Shop Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, there was one unused opening inside Panel 2 electrical breaker box that was not effectively closed, thus exposing employees to a fire and electrical hazard.    Kevin Brake dba Goose Creek Cabinets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075773, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on January 14, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 4111 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $335 · Current $235 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.    a). Paint Shack / Shop Area - On or about and times prior to November 2, 2016, employees required to wear respirators (e.g. 3M Half Mask Respirators) had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the mask and their face, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.