OSHA Inspection: FIRST HBLI LLC

Issued

Sep 17, 2019

Abate by

Oct 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,916 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Worksite, 255 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY - Employees are required to use chemicals such as but not limited to DRI & SHINE containing Quaternary ammonium compounds, 2-butoxyethanol, and Amities, HYBRID LO PH MAGENTA POLISH containing Dodeccyldimethylamine Oxide, Propanaminium, and Carboxymethyl, and BRAKER containing Sodium Hydroxide, Ethoxylated Chlorides, and Tetrasodium Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetate. The employees were not provided with a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body; on or about 03/25/2019.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 17, 2019

Abate by

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,916 Reduced

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)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) Worksite, 255 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY - Employees were authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as, but not limited to, Body Gloss Neutral Liquid Dressing (which contains Polydimethylsiloxane), Purple Power Alkaline Liquid Cleaning Compound (which contains 2-Butoxy Ethanol, Sodium Metasilicate, and Alkyl Polyglycoside), Simoniz Shield Grape Liquid Cationic Drying Agent( which contains Dialkyl Quaternary Ammonium Chloride, Mixed Petroleum Hydrocarbons, and 2-Butoxy Ethanol), and Triple Foam Red Anti-Freeze Solvent Based Cleaning Compound (which contains Methanol and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate). A written hazard communication program was not in place; on or about 03/25/2019.      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 the 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

Sep 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) Worksite, 255 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY - Employees were authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as, but not limited to, Body Gloss Neutral Liquid Dressing (which contains Polydimethylsiloxane), Dri & Shine (which contains Dicoco Alkyldimethyl, Chlorides, 2-Butoxyethanol, and Amines) and Hybrid Lo PH Magenta Polish (which contains Dodecyldimethylamin Oxide) in spray bottles and were not labeled, tagged or marked; on or about 03/25/2019.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 17, 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).  a) Worksite, 255 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY - Employees were authorized to use chemicals in the workplace such as, but not limited to, Body Gloss Neutral Liquid Dressing (which contains Polydimethylsiloxane), Purple Power Alkaline Liquid Cleaning Compound (which contains 2-Butoxy Ethanol, Sodium Metasilicate, and Alkyl Polyglycoside), Simoniz Shield Grape Liquid Cationic Drying Agent( which contains Dialkyl Quaternary Ammonium Chloride, Mixed Petroleum Hydrocarbons, and 2-Butoxy Ethanol), and Triple Foam Red Anti-Freeze Solvent Based Cleaning Compound (which contains Methanol and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) and did not have access to the Safety Data Sheets. Several Safety Data Sheets were locked in the mangers office and several Safety Data Sheets were not available at the worksite; on or about 03/25/2019.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,916 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident.    a) Worksite, 255 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY - The employer did not notify OSHA within 8-hours of a work related incident that resulted in the death of an employee; on or about 03/23/2019.     Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.