OSHA Inspection: ALLWOOD CABINETS AND FURNITURE, LLC

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  a) Production Area; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that combustible wood dust was allowed to accumulate behind the Transpower Wood Planer (Model AP-724, S/N 8136995) while employees were fabricating furniture.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons:  a) Production Area; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that Category 2 flammable liquids such as, but not limited to lacquer thinners, paints, glazes and other coatings were stored in storage cabinets.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  a) Production Area; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that rags soaked with combustible materials such as, but not limited to combustible glaze and other coatings were stored in covered metal receptacles.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spraybooth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry.  a) Spraybooth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer constructed the spray booth out of wood studs, drywall, and plywood rather than steel, concrete or masonry prior to the use of flammable paints and coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surface of spray booth(s) were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and to facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:  a) Spraybooth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the interior walls constructed of drywall were damaged and cut open during the use of flammable paints and coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a) Spray booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that a space of at least three feet from the sides of the spray booth was kept clear of containers of flammable liquids such as, but not limited to paints, coatings, and thinners.  b) Spray booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that a space of at least three feet on the roof of the spray booth was kept clear of heavy items (e.g. bath tub, washer and dryer) and combustible material including, but not limited to wood studs.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(3): Hot surfaces were located in spraying area(s) where deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate:  a) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that hot, unprotected light bulbs were protected from accumulations of combustible paints and coatings while employees painted in the spray booth.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:   a) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that fluorescent light ballasts were not identified as being approved for use in Class I, group D locations while employees painted with flammable paints and coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  a) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that walls and horizontal surfaces were kept as free as possible from accumulations of combustible paints and coatings while employees painted in the spray booth.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The 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):    a) Throughout; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory and flammable hazards in that the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to materials such as but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings while building furniture.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory and flammable hazards in that the employer failed to maintain safety data sheets for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings while building furniture.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Throughout; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory and flammable hazards in that the employer failed to provide training specific to the hazards of chemicals used at the establishment including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings while building furniture.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory hazards in that the employer failed to establish or implement a written Respiratory Protection program while being required to wear a 3M 6001 half-mask elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges while painting with chemicals including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory hazards in that the employer failed to provide medical evaluations to employees required to wear a 3M 6001 half-mask elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges while painting with chemicals including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory hazards in that the employer failed to provide fit testing to employees required to wear a 3M 6001 half-mask elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges while painting with chemicals including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) Spray Booth; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory hazards in that the employer failed to provide respirator training for employees required to wear a 3M 6001 half-mask elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges while painting with chemicals including, but not limited to paint thinners, paints, primers, glazes and other coatings.

Issued

2017-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) Production Area; On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carcinogens and respiratory hazards in that the employer failed to provide employees with the information contained in Appendix D of the standard when employees voluntarily wore Moldex 2200 N95 filtering facepieces while painting with chemicals including, but not limited to wipe glazes and other coatings.