OSHA Inspection: CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONS ROTOMOLDING USA, INC.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,311 · Current $4,987 Reduced

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; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:   On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area are exposed to inhalation hazards.  The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard of the work place to include but not limited to:   (a) Employees working in the foam/floatation area, where employees spray a two part foam into the coolers and are exposed to Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, isomers and homologues (4,4-Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate).   (b) Employees working in the mixing/weighing area are exposed to dust from a medium density powdered plastic polyethylene with UV stabilizers, where the employees transfer the powder to buckets.  (c) Employees working in the rotomolding area where the polyethylene is heated and the rotomolders are not vented out of the area.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,542 · Current $3,325 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.   On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and required to wear N95 respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Ecofoam and Polyethylene powders.  The employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 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.   On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and required to wear N95 respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Ecofoam and Polyethylene powders. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees required to wear a tight fitting respirator.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,542 · Current $3,325 Reduced

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:   On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and required to wear N95 respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Ecofoam and Polyethylene powders. The employer did not provide a fit test for employees required to wear a tight fitting respirator.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.    On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and required to wear N95 respirators are exposed to inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to Ecofoam and Polyethylene powders. The employer did not provide respirator training prior to the required use of the respirator.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,542 · Current $3,325 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and those performing maintenance are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to  a medium density powdered plastic (polyethylene with UV stabilizers), Ecofoam which contain Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, isomers and homologues (4,4-Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate), Mavcoat CFR-5, FSI DK 817 Cleaner Lubricant, Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint, 2X Utracover Matte Clear and High Performance Enamel 7564 Red, propane, and nitrogen.  The employer did not have a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    On or about April 21, 2017: Employees working in the production area and maintenance are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to  a medium density powdered plastic (polyethylene with UV stabilizers), Ecofoam which contain Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, isomers and homologues (4,4-Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate), Mavcoat CFR-5, FSI DK 817 Cleaner Lubricant, Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint, 2X Utracover Matte Clear, High Performance Enamel 7564 Red, propane, and nitrogen.  The employer did not have a complete list of chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.   On or about April 21, 2017: The employer did not have or maintain safety data sheets for the chemicals used in maintenance to include but not limited to Mavcoat CFR-5, FSI DK 817 Cleaner Lubricant, Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint, 2X Utracover Matte Clear, and High Performance Enamel 7564 Red.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 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 April 21, 2017: Employees working at the facility located at 3290 Pantherville Road in Decatur are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to  a medium density powdered plastic (polyethylene with UV stabilizers), Ecofoam which contain Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate, isomers and homologues (4,4-Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate), Mavcoat CFR-5, FSI DK 817 Cleaner Lubricant, Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint, 2X Utracover Matte Clear, High Performance Enamel 7564 Red, propane, and nitrogen.  The employer did not provide adequate hazard communication training for employees.