OSHA Inspection: ROBSON CORPORATION

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(12)(i): Each employee on a scaffold was not protected from falling in acordance 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L:                                                                                            a)  At the sign fabrication shop, for employees lifted 8 ft. high using a man basket (platform) raised with the forks of the Daewoo - Model: GC25-S and S/N: 0200162 to drill and weld signs, in that, there was a missing midrail on one side of the platform, on or about 8/9/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2218.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20852260T405

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 and chemical buns.  At the sign fabrication shop, as observed on or about 12/7/2017.  a) For employees involved in washing operations handling GF Acid Clean 2025, GF Adjuster 113 and GF Coil clean 224. b) For employees involved in powder coating operations handling Blue Streak II.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:  a)  For employees at the sign fabrication shop,  operating Daewoo Model: GC25-S with SN: 0200162,  CSX  Model: CSX30 with SN: CSX3027080001 and Clark  Model: GCD03MB with SN: G138MB-0140-6636FA forklifts, on or about 8/9/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  (a)  For welding operations at the sign fabrication shop, as observed on or about 12/7/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3104.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 10401080208522602270

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 8/9/2017, for employees handling:  a) Fremont 2025 Acid Cleaner, GF Coil Clean 224 and Fremont 113 Liquid Caustic pH Adjuster when washing signs pieces.  b) Blue Streak II when powder coating signs pieces.  c) Lacryl 400 Series (l-403) and Lacryl L-205 Thinner when painting signs pieces.  d) 1/8 inch Lincoln 7018 welding rods when welding aluminum metal pieces to construct signs.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10401080208522602270

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 8/9/2017, for employees handling:  a) Fremont 2025 Acid Cleaner, GF Coil Clean 224 and Fremont 113 Liquid Caustic pH Adjuster when washing signs pieces.  b) Blue Streak II when powder coating signs pieces.  c) Lacryl 400 Series (l-403) and Lacryl L-205 Thinner when painting signs pieces.  d) 1/8 inch Lincoln 7018 welding rods when welding aluminum metal pieces to construct signs.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  a) For employees, required to use Honeywell  Half  Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when powder coating signs pieces, as observed on or about 12/7/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10401080208522602270

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:  for employees at 2231 Whitfield Park Loop Sarasota, (FL), required to use:  a) a Honeywell  Full Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when washing signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.   b) a Honeywell  Half  Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 12/7/2017.  c) a SAS Safety Corporation  Half Respirator with- Organic Vapor Cartridge and Particulates when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10401080208522602270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting face piece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  for employees at 2231 Whitfield Park Loop Sarasota, (FL), required to use:  a) a Honeywell  Full Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when washing signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.   b) a Honeywell  Half  Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 12/7/2017.  c) a SAS Safety Corporation  Half Respirator with- Organic Vapor Cartridge and Particulates when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 10401080208522602270

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:  for employees at 2231 Whitfield Park Loop Sarasota, (FL), required to use:  a) a Honeywell  Full Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when washing signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.   b) a Honeywell  Half  Face Respirator with N75003L - Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 12/7/2017.  c) a SAS Safety Corporation  Half Respirator with- Organic Vapor Cartridge and Particulates  when painting and powder coating signs pieces as observed on or about 8/9/2017.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)  At the sign fabrication shop located at 2231 Whitfield Park Loop Sarasota, (FL), for man basket raised with the forks of the Daewoo - Model: GC25-S and S/N: 0200162, as observed on or about 8/9/2017.