OSHA Inspection: ARCHITECTURAL GLASS PROS, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    WORK BENCH:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, an accumulation of aluminum fines and saw dust was observed on the work bench in the vicinity of the Hitachi C10FCE2 Miter Saw and the Ryobi 6-inch Bench Grinder.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(d)(6): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers for Class D hazards which are required in those combustible metal working areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, or similarly sized products are generated at least once every two weeks:  WORK BENCH AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not ensure that Class D fire extinguishers were available.  Aluminum fines and shavings were observed on and around the Hitachi Miter Saw, the Ryobi Bench Grinder, and the Grizzly MiniMilling Machine.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were inspected annually.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(4): Stored pressure dry chemical portable fire extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test were not emptied and subjected to applicable maintenance procedures every 6 years:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, dry chemical fire extinguishers present in the facility had not been hydrotested or maintained since 2001.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $832 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii): Flammable liquid containers were not in accordance with table H-12:    STORAGE ROOM:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, isopropyl alcohol, a Category 2 Flammable Liquid, was stored in a 5-gallon plastic pail.  Table H-12 allows for up to one quart of Category 2 Flammable Liquids to be stored in approved plastic containers.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a):  Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not kept in covered containers when not actually in use:    STORAGE ROOM:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, isopropyl alcohol, a Category 2 Flammable Liquid, was stored in a 5-gallon plastic pail with a cover loosely resting on top.  The cover was not preventing vaporization of the alcohol and if the pail were to be knocked from the shelf the contents would spill.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  STORAGE ROOM:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, isopropyl alcohol, a Category 2 flammable liquid, was stored in a 5-gallon pail with a spigot near the bottom for dispensing the liquid.  The spigot was not equipped with a self-closing valve.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $832 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, an employee voluntarily wore an elastomeric tight-fitting half-face respirator while performing lead soldering and cleaning the work shop after soldering had been done.  The employer had not developed a written Respiratory Protection Program.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, an employee voluntarily used elastomeric tight-fitting respirators while soldering with lead and cleaning in the shop.  The employee stated that he had not received any training pertaining to the proper procedures for cleaning the respirators.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, respirators used voluntarily while employees were soldering with lead were not stored in such a manner as to protect them from contamination.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not provide respirator training to an employee who voluntarily wore an elastomeric, tight-fitting half-face respirator while performing lead soldering on windows or while cleaning the shop after working with lead.  Such training should include:      - Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator     - What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions     - How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator     - What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator     - How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    WORK BENCH:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the Ryobi 6-inch Bench Grinder with S/N WO81233811 did not have a work (tool) rest to support the aluminum bar that was being ground.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, compressed air used to clean lint from glass and finished windows was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $832 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not ensure that surfaces inside the facility were cleaned regularly to minimize the amount of lead that was allowed to accumulate.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, employees used compressed air and/or a dust broom and pan to clean up dust and debris generated during the manufacture of custom leaded glass and stained glass windows.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,108 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, employees who were using lead solder while making leaded and stained glass windows were not informed of the content of the Substance Data Sheet in Appendix A or the contents of the Lead Standard summarized in Appendix B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591L294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section.  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer had not developed and implemented a hazard communication program that included lead.  In addition, there were not safety data sheets available and employees had not been trained in the hazards associated with working with lead.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.  Employees regularly worked with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to: lead overlay and solder, oleic acid lead flux, and aluminum dust.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals were properly labeled to identify the associated hazards.    A)  A spray bottle of isopropyl alcohol had no label or markings  B)  A bottle of oleic acid flux had only a name on the label   C)  A 5-gallon pail reported to contain isopropyl alcohol had only a sticker indicating that the contents were "Flammable"

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, safety data sheets were not available for employees to reference and review.  Hazardous chemicals in use at the facility included, but were not limited to: isopropyl alcohol, oleic acid lead flux, and lead solder.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 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:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employee at the facility stated that he had not been provided with any training pertaining to the hazards of lead, isopropyl alcohol, oleic acid lead flux, and aluminum dust generated by cutting aluminum bar.

Issued

Mar 30, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to October 26, 2017, the employer did not conduct an exposure assessment to determine whether employees were exposed to lead at or above the action level concentration of 30 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) while manufacturing leaded glass windows.