OSHA Inspection: TRI STATE INDUSTRIAL FLOORS, INC.

Issued

2018-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4205.00 · Current $5071.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Openings in a stair rail system exceeded 19 inches at its least dimension:    On or about January 25, 2018, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure an open sided stairway with 15 risers leading to a storage area was equipped with a stair rail system with no openings exceeding 19 inches at its least dimension exposing employees to a potential fall hazard.

Issued

2018-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5937.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04401377R249

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2): The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)     On or about November 10, 2017, the employer did not provide Whirlpool Corporation with onsite access to safety data sheets, or inform them of the potential hazards and precautionary measures to take to protect employees from hazards associated with chemicals such as Methyl n-Amyl Ketone, n-Butyl Acetate, p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate, and Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer, which are included in ArmorSeal Hi-Solids Polyurethane Floor Enamel used as top coat during floor refinishing. Employees were exposed to inhalation hazards that could result in health effects such as but not limited to respiratory tract irritation, asthma symptoms, headaches, drowsiness and nausea.

Issued

2018-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3364.00 · Current $3661.00

Hazardous substances I117R208R256

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g): 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 November 8, 2017, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes where employees are exposed chemicals such as, but not limited to alkylphenol which is contained in Aegis 122B and used during job task such as laying epoxy flooring.      b) On or about November 9, 2017, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes where employees are exposed chemicals such as, but not limited to isophorone diamine, nonylphenol, 2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine, and paratertiarybutyl phenol which are contained in Aegis 179B and used during job task such as laying epoxy flooring.

Issued

2018-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3958.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 044013771675R249

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:    On or about November 10, 2017, in the old crib area at Whirlpool Corporation, the employer did not provide or require the use of anti-static protective clothing such as anti-static coveralls and boot covers for employees exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as Methyl n-Amyl Ketone, n-Butyl Acetate, p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate, and Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer, which are included in ArmorSeal Hi-Solids Polyurethane Floor Enamel used as top coat during floor refinishing. Employees were exposed to potential skin contact hazards and fire hazards that could result in health effects such as, but not limited to skin irritation/ allergic reaction and burns.

Issued

2018-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 033704401377R208R249

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)    a) On or about November 8, 2017, in the old crib area at Whirlpool Corporation, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol-Epichlorohydrin Copolymer, Oxirane, Mono[(C12-14-alkyloxy)methyl] Dervis, cycloaliphatic amine, aromatic alcohol, alkylphenol, and organic acid, which are contained in Aegis 122A and Aegis 122B, used as an epoxy primer coat during floor refinishing.     b) On or about November 9, 2017, in the old crib area at Whirlpool Corporation, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol-Epichlorohydrin Copolymer, Oxirane, Mono[(C12-14-alkyloxy)methyl] Dervis, benzyl alcohol, nonylphenol, and paratertiary butyl phenol, which are contained in Aegis 179A and Aegis 179B, used as an epoxy coat during floor refinishing.     c) On or about November 10, 2017, in the old crib area at Whirlpool Corporation, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as Methyl n-Amyl Ketone, n-Butyl Acetate, p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate, and Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Polymer, which are included in ArmorSeal Hi-Solids Polyurethane Floor Enamel used as top coat during floor refinishing.    Employees were exposed to inhalation hazards that could result in health effects such as but not limited to respiratory tract irritation, asthma symptoms, coughing, difficulty breathing, central nervous system depression, headaches, drowsiness or dizziness.