BUFFALO, NY —
OSHA Inspection: J D COUSINS INC
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of J D COUSINS INC in 667 TIFFT STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14220 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 345110423.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J D COUSINS INC
- Site address
- 667 TIFFT STREET
- City
- BUFFALO
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 14220
- Mailing
- 667 TIFFT STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14220
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332999
- Employees
- 26
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Sep 29, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $6,827 · Current $4,000 Reduced
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) Facility - On or about and prior to January 22, 2021, employees wore half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing acid cleaning of the heat exchanger. 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 used the respirator in the workplace. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $6827
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Sep 29, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Facility - On or about and prior to January 22, 2021, employees wore half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing acid cleaning of the heat exchanger. Employees were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Jul 21, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $6,827 · Current $4,000 Reduced
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: 1) Facility - On or about 4/8/2021; where employees used and were exposed to injurious corrosive materials including Elimitint P&P Weld Tint Remover containing nitric acid and magnesium nitrate and Antox 24 E Plus containing nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not provided for immedicate emergency use. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $6827
1910.1026 C
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $9,557 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(c): Employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) which exceeded 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, as an 8-hour time-weighted average: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021 and ongoing, welders performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel were exposed to hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 0.02 mg/m3, approximately 4.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.005 mg/m3. The exposure calculations were based on results obtained over 420 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 60 minutes not sampled. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $9557
1910.1026 E03
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(3): The employer did not limit access to a regulated area for chromium (VI) to authorized persons: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021, welders performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel were exposed to hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 0.02 mg/m3, approximately 4.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.005 mg/m3. The exposure calculations were based on results obtained over 420 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 60 minutes not sampled. The employer did not limit access to a regulated area for chromium (VI) to authorized persons. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1026 F01 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(f)(1)(i): Where feasible engineering and work practice controls would not reduce employee exposures to chromium (VI) to or below the permissible exposure limit, the employer did not supplement these controls with respirators: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021 and ongoing, the welders performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel were exposed to hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 0.02 mg/m3, approximately 4.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.005 mg/m3. The exposure calculations are based on results obtained over 420 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 60 minutes not sampled. Feasible engineering controls were not implemented. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Feasible engineering controls include: modifying the welding station to captured welding fume, and installed a local exhaust ventilation to capture welding fume when employees welding stainless steel. STEP 1: EFFECTIVE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND USED BY EXPOSED EMPLOYEES AS AN INTERIM PROTECTIVE MEASURE UNTIL FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED, OR WHENEVER SUCH CONTROLS FAIL TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO WITHIN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. STEP 2: SUBMIT TO THE AREA DIRECTOR A WRITTEN, DETAILED PLAN OF ABATEMENT OUTLINING A SCHEDULE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AS REFERENCED IN THIS CITATION. THIS PLAN SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, TARGET DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ABATEMENT DATES REQUIRED BY THIS CITATION: (1) EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OPTIONS; (2) SELECTION OF OPTIMUM CONTROL METHODS AND COMPLETION OF DESIGN; (3) PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SELECTED CONTROL MEASURES; AND (4) TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE OR MODIFICATION/REDESIGN OF CONTROLS. NOTE: ALL PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE APPROVED FOR EACH PARTICULAR USE BY A COMPETENT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR OTHER TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON. SIXTY (60) DAY PROGRESS REPORTS ARE REQUIRED DURING THE ABATEMENT PERIOD. STEP 3: ABATEMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS UPON VERIFICATION OF THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1026 L01 II
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not address at least the following hazards with employees exposed to hexavalent chromium: Cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021, welders were performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel resulting in exposure to hexavalent chromium. The employer did not address at least the following hazards with employees exposed to hexavalent chromium including: Cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1026 L02
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of the contents of this section and the purpose of medical surveillance; and in addition, the employer did not make a copy of this section available without cost to all affected employees: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021 and on-going, welders were performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel resulting in exposure to hexavalent chromium. The employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of the contents of this section and the purpose of medical surveillance; and in addition, the employer did not make a copy of this section available without cost to all affected employees. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1026 K01 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance for chromium (VI) exposures available at no cost to the employees, and/or at a reasonable time and place: a) Facility - On or about 06/15/2021 and on-going, welders performing MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel were exposed to hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 0.02 mg/m3, approximately 4.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.005 mg/m3. The exposure calculations were based on results obtained over 420 minutes of sampling with a zero increment used for the 60 minutes not sampled. The employer did not make medical surveillance for chromium (VI) exposures available at no cost to the employees, and/or at a reasonable time and place. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 13, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
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) Facility - On or about 04/08/2021, employees using hazardous chemicals including Elimitint P&P Weld Tint Remover (containing nitric acid, magnesium nitrate); and Antox 24 E Plus (containing nitric acid, and hydrofluoric acid), were not provided with information and training on the hazardous chemicals that they work with. 1. The requirements of this section: 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345110423.
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