OSHA Inspection: ATHA INTERIOR TRIM, INC.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,387 · Current $5,068 Reduced

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 when PVC pipe was used as a compressed air line to provide compressed air to staple guns.  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to explosion and sharp flying particles in the air when PVC pipe was used to provide compressed air for the staple guns at the door tables.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Walking-working surfaces are were not inspected, regularly, and maintained in a safe condition.  On or about February 22, 2017, employees walking and working in the area were exposed to trip hazards due to the following: a. an extension cord had been routed across the floor to a fan at a door table  b. PVC pipe was routed across the floor to the door tables and the router bench c. metal pipe was routed across the floor from the wall to the router bench (electrical conduit)  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and contact hazards when the work site had not been evaluated to determine when personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, hard hats, and gloves should be used.  Employees handle wood and doors.  Employees use equipment such as, but not limited to, staplers, routers, and saws.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to eye hazards when safety glasses were not required when employees were using routers and staple guns to manufacture pre-hung interior doors.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $3,802

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employer had not evaluated the competency of drivers with previous training experience nor provided training for them.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the Caterpillar forklift with the loose seat cushion had not been taken out of service.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the forklifts in use at the site were not inspected on a daily basis.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $6,338

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):  On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the staple guns had been set up to permit operation without the muzzle in contact with the work surface.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 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:  On or about February 22, 2017, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program.  Employees use propane to power the forklifts at the site.  Employees maintain the delivery trucks by adding fluids such as, but not limited to power steering fluid. Employees working at the routers and saw generate wood dust.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 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:  On or about February 22, 2017, there were no Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any of the chemicals in use at the site.  Employees use propane to power the forklifts.  Employees maintain the delivery trucks by adding fluids such as, but not limited to, power steering fluid.  Employees working at the routers and saw generate wood dust.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about February 22, 2017, employees had not been provided training or information on the chemicals in use at the site.  Employees use propane to power the forklifts.  Employees maintain the delivery trucks by adding fluids such as, but not limited to, power steering fluid.  Employees working at the routers and saw generate wood dust.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the exits in the warehouse/production area were blocked by materials.  a. exit on the right at the back of the building could not be accessed without climbing over materials  b. exit on the left at the back of the building had a bander and boxes in the path to the exit    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 be distinctive in color:    On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the exit sign over the door to the office area was broken.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · 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:    On or about February 22, 2017, the space between the front of the electrical equipment panels and the yellow posts used to denote the required clear space was full of and overflowing with empty cardboard boxes.  The boxes made it difficult to access the electrical equipment panels.  The boxes also posed a fire hazard if there were an electric arc.  Employees work next to the area to store/retrieve small parts in the bins/racks next to the yellow posts.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.