OSHA Inspection: JENNIFER WHITE

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) Screen cleaning area - On or about 4/18/18, an employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover, which causes serious eye damage category 1, when cleaning screens. Employees have not been provided with appropriate chemical splash goggles.  (b) Screen cleaning area - On or about 4/18/18, an employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of EasiStrip SUPRA One Step Ink Cleaner & Emulsion Remover, which causes serious eye damage category 1, when pouring it into the dip tank. Employees have not been provided with appropriate chemical splash goggles.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Screen cleaning area - On or about 4/18/18, an employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover, which causes serious eye damage category 1, when cleaning screens.  Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.   (b) Screen cleaning area - On or about 4/18/18, an employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes of EasiStrip SUPRA One Step Ink Cleaner & Emulsion Remover, which causes serious eye damage category 1, when pouring it into the dip tank. Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:  (a) On or about 4/18/18, employees spray Tekmar TS-3, which contains 70-90% methylene chloride (dichloromethane), to remove spots.  The employer did not determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  (a) On or about 4/18/18, employees spray Tekmar TS-3, which contains 70-90% methylene chloride (dichloromethane), to remove spots.  The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 4/18/18, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Employees use chemicals such as,  but not limited to,   EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover (which contains hazardous chemicals such as petroleum distillates and  2-butoxyethanol) when cleaning screens and Tekmar TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride (dichloromethane)), and is used to remove spots. a) A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:       1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;       2.   Safety Data Sheets AND       3.   Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: (i) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or , (ii) Product identifiers and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of chemicals, and which, in conjunction with other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  (a) Screen washing area - On or about 4/18/18, the spray bottle containing EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover (which contains hazardous chemicals such as petroleum distillates and 2-butoxyethanol) was not labeled, tagged or marked.  (b) Screen washing area - On or about 4/18/18, the Screen Systems dip tank containing EasiStrip SUPRA One Step Ink Cleaner & Emulsion Remover (which contains hazardous chemicals such as sodium metaperiodate and sodium dodecyl diphenyl oxide disulfonate) was not labeled, tagged or marked.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 4/18/18, employees use chemicals such as,  but not limited to, EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover (which contains hazardous chemicals such as petroleum distillates and 2-butoxyethanol) when cleaning screens and Tekmar TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride (dichloromethane)), and is used to remove spots.   Employees must be informed of:  1.     The requirements of this section: 2.     Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3.     The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.       Employee training must include at least:  1.     Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.     The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3.     The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4.     The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems,  Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2018-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) On or about 4/18/18, employees use chemicals such as,  but not limited to, EasiSolv 701 Screen Wash & Stain Remover (which contains hazardous chemicals such as petroleum distillates and 2-butoxyethanol) when cleaning screens and Tekmar TS-3 (which contains 70-90% methylene chloride (dichloromethane)), and is used to remove spots.    Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED