OSHA Inspection: EDCO AWARDS AND SPECIALTIES

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    On or about January 2, 2020, at 3760 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, the employer had locked an exit door, exposing employees to burns and/or smoke inhalation.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:    On or about January 2, 2020, at 3702 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312,  exit door signs were not illuminated, exposing employees to possible injuries such as smoke inhalation in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,073 · Current $3,037 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    On or about January 2, 2020, at 3760 Davie Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, a panel saw used to cut acrylic material did not have a specific procedure to secure the machine while conducting minor repairs, exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,073 · Current $3,037 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 January 2, 2020, at 3760 Davie Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, the acrylic sheets, acrylic bond, and Lacquer Thinner.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:  On or about January 22,2020, at 3702 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to acrylic bond were not labeled, exposing employees to hazards related to improper use of chemicals.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about January 22,2020, at 3702 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to acrylic bond did not have safety data sheets provided onsite for the employees to access.

Issued

Apr 20, 2020

Abate by

May 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about January 2, 2020, at 3702 Davie Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, employees were not provided information and training for the hazardous chemicals used including, but not limited to acrylic bond onsite.