OSHA Inspection: DANIEL SCHMITT & CO.

Issued

Feb 12, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 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 comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment was not conducted, such as determining proper gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection, when conducting work such as application of spray paint and corrosive cleaner.  (The hazard assessment is required to be documented and certified.)    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Feb 12, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    Where a cartridge respirator was used voluntarily when applying flammable, solvent based paint from aerosol cans, the employee was not medically evaluated before using the respirator, and that the respirator was stored, cleaned, and maintained properly (such as establishing a cartridge change schedule).      (Note: Medical evaluation can be provided by completion of a medical evaluation questionnaire, such as found at 1910.134, Appendix C, and reviewed by a medical provider.  Appendix D must be provided to employees voluntarily using a respirator.  If more extensive spray painting is conducted through spray nozzles, an employer is required to determine exposure and use a spray booth, and develop a more extensive respiratory protection program.)     Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Feb 12, 2019

Abate by

Mar 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):    A comprehensive chemical hazard communication program was not developed, documented (written), and implemented,  as stated at 1910.1200(e), (f), and (g)including training of employees using and exposed to chemical products, and ensuring that safety data sheets were provided or made available to employees, and that the training, as stated at 1910.1200(h)(1) through (3), and (j) was also provided.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.