OSHA Inspection: NORTHWOODS PALLETS, LLC

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7760.00 · Current $3880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:     (a) The Paint booth area; The employer did not ensure that ventilation and a means to insure adequate velocity were installed in the paint booth.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $2587.00

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) Spray booth area; The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard prior to selecting a respirator for the employee to wear during painting operations.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-24 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 area; The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  (a) Spray booth area; The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting face piece respirator was provided and passed the appropriate fit test.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: 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, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  (a) Spray booth area; The employer did not provide respirator training to an employee using a tight-fitting face piece respirator.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $3234.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:    (a) Throughout the facility; The employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals such as but not limited to paints, solvents, petroleum, oils, lubricants, liquid petroleum gas and wood dust.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 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 the facility; Training was not provided to inform employees of the Global Harmonization System changes for container labeling and safety data sheet (SDS) format.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of this section, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and/or provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016:    (a) Throughout the facility; The employer did not update their hazard communications program as required.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1294.00 · Current $647.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:    (a) Throughout the facility; On or about March 15, 2018, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1294.00 · Current $647.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.    Located at the Northwoods Pallets, LLC, 925 River Street, Suite 11, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729: On or about March 15,2018, the employer failed during calendar year 2016, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by December 31, 2018.    (a) The establishment employed 40 employees and is classified as an industry listed in appendix A during calendar year 2016

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $726.00 · Current $363.00 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) Throughout the facility; The employer did not perform a hazard assessment of all work areas to determine if personal protective equipment (PPE) was necessary and what type would be adequate to protect the employees from exposure to the hazard.

Issued

2018-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $726.00 · Current $363.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees:    (a) Pallets rebuilding area; The employer requires employees to use gloves while working with wooden pallets and requires the employees to pay for replacement of gloves.