OSHA Inspection: JUNK STAR LLC

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jul 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,755

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(b)(1): At least two exit routes were not available in the workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency, except as allowed in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. The exit routes must be located as far away as practical from each other so that if one exit route is blocked by fire or smoke, employees can evacuate using the second exit route.  On or about December 07, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an egress hazard when only having one exit door in the production room where combustible dust was present.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jun 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Storage of flammable liquids in office occupancies, except that which is required for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment, was not prohibited. Such storage was not kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans or in an inside storage room not having a door that opens into that portion of the building used by the public.  a).  Production Room: On or about December 07, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire hazard in the production room by storing flammable liquids where combustible wood dust was present.  b).  Finishing Room: On or about December 07, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire hazard in the cutting room due to  storing flammable liquids.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jul 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

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:  On or about December 07, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to undue physiological stress when wearing respirators while working with nitric and hydrochloric acid without an implemented respiratory protection program that covers elements such as, but not limited to, respirator selection, medical evaluation of employees, fit testing of employees, and training.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jul 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

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 07, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while performing  finishing operations without developing and implementing a hazard communication program that incorporated labeling, safety data sheets, and training.