OSHA Inspection: M & G PARTNERS, LLP

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $1,972 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a) A written respiratory protection program was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  Employees were provided and used 3M half face elastomeric respirators during spray painting and sanding of Bondo molded parts. The Program is to cover at least the following information (as applicable):    1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the work place;    2) Medical evaluation of employees required to use respirators;    3) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators;    4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;    5) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;     6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;     7) Training employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;    8) Training employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and    9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040

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) The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator. Employees use elastomeric 3M half face respirators during spray painting and sanding of Bondo molded parts.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040

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) 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).  Employees were given and used elastomeric 3M half face respirators for spray can painting or sanding of Bondo molded parts.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040

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:    (a) Respirators were not protected from dust and vapor contamination, and stretching damage to elastic securing straps when not in use in the following areas:     1. Spray can paint booth area where a respirator was kept on a table, and     2. Basement mold making area where two respirators were hung on hooks.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    (a) Employees were not trained on the applicable components of a respirator program and how to use a respirator.  Employees were provided and used 3M half face elastomeric respirators during spray painting and sanding of Bondo molded parts.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $1,972 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:    (a) The employer's written Hazard Communication Program did not include a complete chemical inventory list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace. Examples of unlisted chemicals include, but is not limited to:    1. Toners, ink and plastic material used in the photo copying printers and 3D printer,   2. Bondo used in mold / prototype building,  3. Glues used in craft making, and  4. Materials used in building maintenance and cleaning (for example elevator hydraulic oil).

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

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:  (a) Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment.  Employees were not trained on the  written Hazard Communication program and the Globally Harmonized system of chemical classification, and the use of pictograms and precautionary warning statements found on chemical product labels and on the SDS sheets.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  (a) A cylinder of nitrogen was not secured in the basement utilities room.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) A portable fire extinguisher in the basement, was stationed unsecured atop a small table.