OSHA Inspection: ABC BROTHERS STONE CORP.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):   Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop area: Emergency exit leading to the lobby was partially blocked by concrete slabs; on or about 3/1/2021.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):  The employer did not provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard");   a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop area: Employees who voluntarily use NIOSH 3M Half face were not provided with Appendix D information; on or about 3/1/2021.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop area: Employees operating power industrial truck (TCM Forklift Serial #241312) were not trained in the safe operation of the vehicle; On or about 3/1/21.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:  a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous product, such as but not limited to Acetone, Superior V Max, K Bond Vivid; on or about 3/1/2021.   NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.   ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:       a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:           Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous           chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,           and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer           or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by           employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available           all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program           must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication           Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence           or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.           The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,           specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency           procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program           including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material           Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the           appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non           routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program           and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be           made available upon request.   For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication      Program must also specifically address how:       a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job           site will be provided to other employers in the event the other           employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.       b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of           any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect           employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable           emergencies.       c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)           of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop Area :  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible to employees who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as Acetone, K Bond Vivid, Superior V Max; on or about 3/1/2021.   NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Aug 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) 86 N Industrial Ct., Deer Park,  NY - Shop Area :   The employer did not ensure that employees who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as but not limited to Acetone, Superior V Max, K Bond Vivid, were provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical; on or about 3/1/2021.   NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.