OSHA Inspection: SHERMAN SPECAILTY

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:    a). On or about 7/3/17, on site, for employees dispensing from a 1/2 gallon of InkCups Ink (Category 3 Flammable) into a 1 cup plastic container to add ink to the ink machine. The employees pour the ink from the can into the plastic containers without means of a closed piping system safety can, device drawing though the top, or from gravity through a self-closing valve.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was not dispensed into containers where the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected:    b). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for the foreman using the Super 16 Paint Gun Cleaner (Category 2 Flammable) to clean the ink cups that contain InkCups Ink and thinner on a daily basis. The employer did not implement bonding and grounding during dispensing operations.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a): Areas as defined in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this section using Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was not ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot of solid floor area. This was not accomplished by natural or mechanical ventilation with discharge or exhaust to a safe location outside of the building. Provision was not made for introduction of makeup air in such a manner as not to short circuit the ventilation. Ventilation was not arranged to include all floor areas or pits where flammable vapors may collect:    a). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for employees dispensing in dispensing InkCups Ink  (category 3 Flammable) into a 1 cup plastic container to add ink to the ink machine. The employees pour the ink from the can into the plastic containers. The InkCups Ink is a category 3 flammable. The employer did not implement ventilation to exhaust to a safe location outside of the building.     b). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for the foreman using the Super 16 Paint Gun Cleaner (category 2 Flammable) to clean the ink cups that contain InkCups Ink and thinner on a daily basis. The employer did not implement ventilation to exhaust to a safe location outside of the building.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink and Nazdar Ink Thinner to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. InkCups Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. Nazdar Ink contains chemical such as, Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. The employer did not conduct an assessment to require the use of PPE such as safety glasses and gloves.     b). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not conduct an assessment to require the use of PPE such as safety glasses and gloves.     c). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for the foreman using the Super 16 Paint Gun Cleaner to clean the ink cups that contain InkCups Ink and thinner on a daily basis. The Gun Cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Toluene.  The employer did not conduct an assessment to require the use of PPE such as safety glasses and gloves.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink and Nazdar Ink Thinner to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. InkCups Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. Nazdar Ink contains chemical such as, Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. The employer did not require the use of safety glasses.  b). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not require the use of safety glasses.  c). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for the foreman using the Super 16 Paint Gun Cleaner to clean the ink cups that contain InkCups Ink and thinner on a daily basis. The Gun Cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Toluene.  The employer did not require the use of safety glasses.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.   a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink and Nazdar Ink Thinner to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. InkCups Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. Nazdar Ink contains chemical such as, Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. The employer did not provide or require appropriate gloves to protect against corrosive chemicals.    b). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not provide or require appropriate gloves to protect against the chemicals used.    c). On or about 7/3/17, in the ink room, for the foreman using the Super 16 Paint Gun Cleaner to clean the ink cups that contain InkCups Ink and thinner on a daily basis. The Gun Cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Toluene.  The employer did not provide or require appropriate gloves to protect against the chemicals used.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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:    a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. BA Series Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. The employer did not install an eye wash/shower unit in the vicinity of the employees dispensing and handling the inks.    b). On or about 7/6/17, on site, in the ink room, for the foreman that cleans the cup of ink and thinner mixture in the parts cleaner on a daily basis; 15 cups are cleaned a day. The ink is a corrosive. The employer did not install an eye wash station/shower unit on site.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 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:    a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink and Nazdar Ink Thinner to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. InkCups Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. Nazdar Ink contains chemical such as, Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling.    b). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    a). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not implement labeling on the bottle of primer.

Issued

Jan 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 5, 2018

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:    a). On or about 7/6/17, on site, for employees handling InkCups Ink and Nazdar Ink Thinner to add to the ink machine on a daily basis. BA Series Ink is a corrosive and and contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cyclohexanone. Nazdar Ink contains chemical such as, Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training.    b). On or about 7/6/17, on site for employees handling PP Primer Wipe to wipe the sunglasses on a daily basis. The primer contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Xylene. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training.