OSHA Inspection: DEFIANCE HARDWOODS LLC

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,336 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) Defiance Hardwood:  On or about November 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with toxic materials (such as water-based urethane finish or hardwood dust) when wearing respirators without the implementation of worksite specific procedures outlined in 1910.134(c).    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9210

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) Defiance Hardwood:  On or about November 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with toxic materials (such as water-based urethane finish or hardwood dust) when wearing respirators before being medically evaluated by a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP).  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9210

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator or annually thereafter:  a) Defiance Hardwood:  On or about November 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with toxic materials (such as water-based urethane finish or hardwood dust) when wearing respirators without being fit tested prior to use, or annually thereafter.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Jan 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9210

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:    a) Defiance Hardwood:  On or about November 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with hardwood dust when wearing respirators with Organic Vapor cartridges.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 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 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a)  Defiance Hardwood:  On or about November 10, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to contact with toxic substances (such as water-based urethane finish, hardwood dust, wood stains, and lacquers) due to lack of a written hazard communication program.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).