OSHA Inspection: WARWICK PRODUCTS CO.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    On or about December 30, 2019, when employees were required to utilize flammable chemicals including, but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner while wiping down display cases, the employer did not ensure that precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors by static electricity.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  On or about December 30, 2019, when employees were required to utilize flammable chemicals including, but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner while wiping down display cases with rags, the employer did not ensure that used rags soaked with flammable chemicals were stored in covered metal receptacles after use.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3818.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     On or about December 30, 2019, when employees were required to utilize flammable chemicals including, but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner while wiping down display cases, the employer did not ensure that employees wore flame resistant clothing.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about January 9, 2020, where employees were exposed to flash fire hazards when utilizing flammable chemicals while wiping display cases, the employer had not conducted and documented a personal protective equipment hazard assessment.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   On or about December 30, 2019, when employees were required to utilize flammable chemicals including, but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner while wiping down display cases, the employer did not ensure that eye and face protection was utilized.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about December 30, 2019, when employees were required to utilize flammable chemicals including, but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner while wiping down display cases, the employer did not ensure that employees wore protective gloves.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3818.00 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):     On or about December 30, 2019, where employees utilize chemicals including but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner and VM&P Naptha when wiping display cases, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about December 30, 2019, where employees utilize flammable chemicals including but not limited to Wilsonart 121 Adhesive Cleaner and VM&P Naptha when wiping display cases, the employer had not conducted hazard communication training.

Issued

2020-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   On or about January 9, 2020, where injuries had occurred resulting in days away from work, the employer had not maintained an OSHA 300 log.