OSHA Inspection: DESIGN SHUTTERS, INC.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and was distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:    On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards as the exit signs were not illuminated in the workshop where flammable materials were used.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards, while painting without a respiratory protection program to address key issues such as, but not limited to, training, fit testing, and medical evaluation when required to use a half-facepiece respirator with organic vapor or particulate cartridges.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace to include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards, while using a half-facepiece respirator with organic vapor or particulate cartridges to paint without the airborne exposures being evaluated.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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:    On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to chemical splash hazards while using painting products such as, but not limited to, Startex Lacquer Retarder, without an eyewash station.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9):  All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts shall be guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219.    In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard, while operating a Mini Max SC-3 Sliding Table Saw that had an unguarded motor belt.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Each circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:  a) In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to an amputation hazard, while operating a Delta Table Saw without the blade guard in place.  b) In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to an amputation hazard, while operating a Mini Max SC-3 Sliding Table Saw without the blade guard in place.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Each hand-fed circular ripsaw was not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a)  In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to  a struck-by hazard, while operating the Delta Table Saw without the spreader attached.  b)  In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to  a struck-by hazard, while operating the Mini Max SC-3 Sliding Table Saw without the spreader attached.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Each hand-fed circular ripsaw was not provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a)  In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to  a struck-by hazard, while operating the Delta Table Saw without an anti-kickback device in place.  b)  In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to  a struck-by hazard, while operating the Mini Max Sliding Table Saw without an anti-kickback device in place.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:(    In the workshop:  On or about November 30, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to an amputation hazard, while operating the Mini Max S-45 Vertical Bandsaw without the guard adjusted to the working portion of the blade.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1000.00 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:    On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to health hazards, while painting without developing and implementing a written hazard communication program to address Safety Data Sheets, labeling, and training requirements for hazardous chemicals stored and used in the workplace such as, but not limited to, paints, thinners, retarders, and enamels.