OSHA Inspection: NEW ENGLAND GYPSUM FLOORS, LLC

Issued

Nov 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $744 · Current $744

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29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to November 15, 2019, the employer had not provided documentation that violations observed during an inspection at their facility on January 10, 2019 had been corrected.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,641 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  WAREHOUSE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, the data plate on the Caterpillar Model DPL-402 forklift was not legible.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  WAREHOUSE:  On or about and at times prior to January 14, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees who operated the Caterpillar Model DPL-402 forklift were evaluated every three years.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,327 · Current $929 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300A) and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300 logs to keep track of all work-related injuries and illnesses.  Abatement Certification and Documentation is required.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  WAREHOUSE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, the employer allowed employees working in the warehouse to wear N-95 particulate respirators while sweeping.  The employees had not been provided training on the information contained in Appendix D of the Respiratory Protection Standard.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  WAREHOUSE:  On or about January 10, 2019, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall next to the overhead bay door and above the solvent-based parts washer in the warehouse had not been inspected within the last year.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)  WAREHOUSE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, a Mainstays microwave oven was energized through an extension cord.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.  Hazardous chemicals used at the facility included, but were not limited to: propane for the fork truck, brake cleaners, and various products containing Portland cement and crystalline silica.

Issued

May 17, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to January 10, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees received training pertaining to the hazards associated with the products they used regularly which contained gypsum/crystalline silica, Portland cement, and other hazardous components.