OSHA Inspection: SAM SCHUYLER DESIGNS, INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a. On or about November 30, 2016, the saw blade on the Delta table saw was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a. On or about November 30, 2016, back entrance electrical panel, items such as but not limited to a Large BBQ grill, one large propane tank, one small propane tank, pieces of wood and a medium size metal tool box were stored within 3 feet of the electrical panels.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a. On or about November 30, 2016, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for all employees that are required to use a respirator while spray painting product.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a. On or about November 30, 2016, near Delta table saw, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, located and identified so that it was readily accessible to employees.  b. On or about November 30, 2016, back side door, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, located and identified so that it was readily accessible to employees.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a. On or about November 30, 2016, employees required to put out a fire had not received fire extinguisher training.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a. On or  about November 30, 2016, the employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained to operate the Yale Forklift.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or about November 30, 2016, employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to: Xylene, acrylic lacquer, wood finish, propane, penetrating stain remover, thinners and varnish while working in the shop.  The employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 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:  a. On or about November 30, 2016, the employer did not have safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used by the employees such as, but not limited to propane, xylene, wood finish, penetrating stain remover, lacquer thinners, and acrylic lacquer.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. On or about November 30, 2016, employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to propane, xylene, varnish, acrylic lacquer, wood finish and paints while working in the shop.  the employer did not provide an explanation of the new labeling system and safety data sheets.