OSHA Inspection: SUN LABS GROUP LLC

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $2,220 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards.    a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area pouring into a large cylinder using a forklift were exposed to splashing of corrosive chemicals including but not limited to 50% Sodium hydroxide and 29.4% Ammonium hydroxide without a face shield or chemical protective clothing.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

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 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area pouring into a large cylinder using a forklift were exposed to splashing of corrosive chemicals including but not limited to 50% Sodium hydroxide and 29.4% Ammonium hydroxide without a face shield to protect the eyes and face.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Jun 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

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.  a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area pouring into a large cylinder using a forklift were exposed to splashing of corrosive chemicals including but not limited to 50% Sodium hydroxide and 29.4% Ammonium hydroxide without full arm 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

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $2,220 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the manufacturing area were required by management to wear a 3M half-face tight fitting respirator without a written respiratory protection program.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area were required by management to wear a 3M half-face tight fitting respirator without being providing a medical evaluation.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the manufacturing area were required by management to wear a 3M half-face tight fitting respirator without being fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:    a) On or about 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the manufacturing area were required by management to wear a 3M half-face tight fitting respirator without being provided respirator training.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.

Issued

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $2,220 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

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 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area transferring hazardous chemicals from barrels and totes into a mixing cylinder were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to 50% Sodium hydroxide and 29.4% Ammonium hydroxide 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

Jun 11, 2020

Abate by

Aug 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

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 1/23/20 at 5114 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 employees in the production area transferring hazardous chemicals from barrels and totes into a mixing cylinder were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to 50% Sodium hydroxide and 29.4% Ammonium hydroxide without being provided effective information and training.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.