OSHA Inspection: EPIGENTEK GROUP INC.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):  The employer did not provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard");     (a) At the work site; Employees who use 3M half mask respirator were not provided with Appendix D information; on or about 3/13/19.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:      (a) At the work site; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not provide employees with an educational program to familiarize employees in the general principles of fire extinguisher use, on or about 3/13/2019.     * ABATEMENT NOTE * By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i):  Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde:    a) At the worksite, the employer did not determine employees exposure to formaldehyde; on or about 3/13/2019.      Note:     Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement of this violation normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

1910.1048(m)(1)(iii): Employer did not include formaldehyde in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employer did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of formaldehyde and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (n) of this section.  a) At the worksite, the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication training for employees who use  formaldehyde; on or about 3/13/2019.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

1910.1048(n)(2):  Employer did not provide information and training to employees at the time of initial assignment, and whenever a new exposure to formaldehyde is introduced into the work area. The training was not repeated at least annually.  a) At the worksite,  the employer did not provide training to employees who use formaldehyde; on or about 3/13/2019.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:    a) At the worksite, the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, ethyl alcohol; on or about 3/13/2019.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    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 employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.  Labeling and other forms or warning:            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 chemical manufacturer, importer            or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for 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 hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures 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 employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used,             Safety Data Sheets 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 employer's written program            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.     For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's 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

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area :  a) At the worksite, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, ethyl alcohol were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical; on or about 3/13/2019.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals are used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan:    a) At the worksite, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical; on or about 3/13/2019.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.