OSHA Inspection: DESIGNER PALMS INC

Issued

May 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,287 Reduced

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:  Employees engaged in manufacturing processes in the East and West shops, paint booth, and storage shop were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and inhalation hazards in that no hazard assessments had been conducted to determine appropriate selection of PPE.

Issued

May 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,146 Reduced

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:  Employees engaged in paint booth activities using half face respirators, N-95 respirators, and  supplied air hood were exposed to inhalations hazards in that no written respiratory program had been implemented for:  A) 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-Procedures for selecting respirators in the workplace B) 1910.134(c)(1)(ii)-Medical evaluations of employees C) 1910.134(c)(1)(iii)-Fit testing procedures D) 1910.134(c)(1)(iv)-Procedures for proper use of respirators E) 1910.134(c)(1)(v)-Procedures and schedules  for maintaining respirators F) 1910.134(c)(1)(vi)-Procedures to ensure adequate air G) 1910.134(c)(1)(vii)-Training of employees in respiratory hazards of potential exposure H) 1910.134(c)(1)(viii)-Training of employees on proper use of respirators, putting on and taking off, limitations, and maintenance I) 1910.134(c)(1)(ix)-Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

May 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,146 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Employees conducting manufacturing activities in the East and West shops using equipment listed below were exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught-in hazards in that no machine guarding was being used.  A) Craftsman 15 inch Stand Up Drill Press, Model #137.229250 B) Ellis Belt Sander, Model #CSC34FB77C C) Edwards Jaws IV Hydraulic Ironworker, Model #55 Ton D) Rockwell Stand Up Drill Press, Model #1203030

Issued

May 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,146 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  Employee conducting manufacturing processes in the East shop on the South wall was exposed to struck-by hazards in that the Craftsman 15 inch Stand Up Drill Press was not properly anchored.

Issued

May 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $780 · Current $429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  The employer was not keeping the required [1904.1(a)(2)] injury and illness logs at 12631 SW Frontier Trail in Andover, Kansas and did not provide required injury and illness logs within four business hours.