OSHA Inspection: LOPER'S EQUIPMENT CORP.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(i): Tanks were stored indoors which were not excepted by paragraphs (e), (g), (h) or (i) of this section:  a) Worksite, 589 Montauk Hwy East Quogue, NY, 11942, shop - The employer stored approximately 70 to 100 gallons of flammable gas in an 275-gallon fuel storage tank located in the North East corner of the shop; on or about 06/20/2018.  Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

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:  a) Worksite, 589 Montauk Hwy, East Quogue, NY 11942 - Employee use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Pentanes, Toluene, and Xylene mixed isomers used in products such as, but not limited to, various grades of unleaded gasoline.  The employer did not maintain a written Hazard Communication Program for employee information and training; on or about 06/21/2018.  ABATEMENT NOTE:  The Written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employers employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:  a. Labeling and other forms or warnings:  Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;  b. A list of inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and maintained as part of the employers written Hazard Communication Program;  c. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available to all employee(s) on all shifts;  d. The employers Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employers written Hazard Communication Program. The training for the employee(s) must include at least:  Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.  The physical and health hazard in the work area.  The measure employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling system used, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information,  e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employers written program; and  f. The employers written Hazard Communication Program must be available upon request.  For Multi Employer Work places, the employers written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how:  a. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.  b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies.  c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a) Worksite, 589 Montauk Hwy, East Quogue, NY 11942 - The employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) to assist employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to,  various grades of unleaded gasoline, WD-40 aerosol, Pro Honda Carburetor Cleaner aerosol, and Permatex Chain Lube; on or about 06/21/2018.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-07 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) Worksite, 589 Montauk Hwy East Quogue, NY 11942 - Employees work with hazardous materials such as, but not limited to; various grades of unleaded gas, WD-40 aerosol, and Permatex Chain Lube aerosol on site were not provided with the HAZCOM training; on or about 06/21/2018.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Worksite, 589 Montauk Hwy, East Quogue NY - Employees that would be expected to utilize fire extinguishers in the event of a fire had not received fire extinguisher training; on or about 6/21/2018.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.