OSHA Inspection: C.A.H.B ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

Apr 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.152(f)(3): During the repair and restoration flammable liquids were used where there were open flames or other sources of ignition within 50 feet of the operation.  On or about February 6, 2019 at 1010 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, Georgia, Zinsser Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 (a flammable spray chemical) was used in a utility storage closet containing a gas water heater.  Employees using the paint were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

Apr 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,705 Reduced

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 (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  On or about February 6, 2019 ,employees used a variety of hazardous chemical products including but not limited to Zinsser Bulls-Eye 1-2-3.  A written hazard communication program had not been developed to promote the safe handling and use of the hazardous materials.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

Apr 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s) (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  On or about February 6, 2019 at Unit 602, 1010 S Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, Georgia:  The vapors form spraying Zinsser, Bull's Eye 1-2-3 aerosol primer inside the utility closet ignited when the burner on the water heater cycled.  Safety Data Sheets were not maintained by the employer.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

Apr 26, 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  On or about February 6, 2019 at Unit 602, 1010 S Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, Georgia: Employee used hazardous chemicals including Zinsser Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 aerosol primer and employee were not provided with information and training on the specific hazards of the chemicals and their proper use, storage, and handling.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).