OSHA Inspection: LA BELLE FINE JEWELRY INC.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards and general slip or trip hazard.    (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, workers fabricating jewelry in the casting and oven area were exposed to tripping hazards due to uneven and protruding surfaces.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4546.00 · Current $2900.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, a worker dipping jewelry and pouring hazardous corrosive chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride 6-8% in the casting area was exposed to splashing without a face shield.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, a worker dipping jewelry and pouring hazardous corrosive chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride 6-8% in the casting area was exposed to splashing without a chemical resistant apron.   (b) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, a worker dipping jewelry and pouring hazardous corrosive chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride 6-8% in the casting area was exposed to splashing without using provided chemical resistant gloves.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0490

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    (a) On or about 7/16/19 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor employees soldering, assembling, and polishing jewelry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to 113.82 micrograms and 42.14 micrograms of cadmium accumulation of work surfaces were permitted to consume beverages in these areas.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

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) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, a worker dipping jewelry in the casting area was exposed to hazardous corrosive chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride 6-8% without suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0491

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor employee exposures to cadmium:    (a) On or about 7/16/19 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor employees soldering with solder containing 8 percent cadmium were exposed to cadmium fumes without initial air monitoring performed by the employer.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4546.00 · Current $3000.00 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) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, workers fabricating jewelry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride contained in Calsol Investment Remover, cadmium 8% in Legor Gold Line solder without being provided a written hazard communication program.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04901430B141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, workers fabricating jewelry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Biflouride contained in Calsol Investment Remover, cadmium 8% in Legor Gold Line solder without being provided safety data sheets.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04901430B141

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:  (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, workers fabricating jewelry were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Ammonium Bi-flouride contained in Calsol Investment Remover, cadmium 8% in Legor Gold Line solder without being provided training and information.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  (a) On or about 7/16/2019 at 17-19 West 45th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 11237, workers fabricating jewelry were provided 3M half face N-95 respirators with filter for particulates to wear voluntarily without being provided the basic advisory information contained in Appendix D.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.