OSHA Inspection: NORTH EAST WOODWORKING PRODUCTS INC

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $1,951 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(7)(i)(c):  Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under abnormal conditions and for a distance beyond Division 1 locations were not classified Division 2 according to the requirements of subpart S of this part:  location: mixing table On or about June 29, 2021 an electrical outlet in the paint mixing room was not appropriately rated for the area.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,170 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i):There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  Location:  Spray booth  On or about June 29, 2021, the paint booth utilized for daily spray painting activities was not equipped with a visible gauge, audible alarm or pressure activated device to indicate air speed was maintained.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,121 · Current $1,561 Reduced

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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:  Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program in place where an employee was required to use a half face elastomeric respirator during spray painting activities.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, an employee was required to wear a half faced elastomeric respirator during spray painting activities and had not had a medical evaluation.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, an employee performing painting activities was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator and had not been fit tested.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, an employee performing painting activities was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator had a beard that came between his face and the sealing surface of the respirator.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:   Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, the respirator used by an employee performing painting activities was not cleaned and disinfected.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:     Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, The respirator used in spray painting activities was not stored correctly, and was kept out in the work area exposed to contamination and dust.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   Location: painting area and spray booth On or about June 29, 2021, the employer did not provide training on respirator use to an employee who was required to wear a half face elastomeric respirator during spray painting activities.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,121 · Current $1,561 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  Location: site  On or about June 29, 2021, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program where employees are working with chemicals such as, but not limited to paint, thinner, primer, filler.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   Location: site  On or about June 29, 2021, the employer did not maintain safety data sheet in the workplace for all chemicals that were used such as, but not limited to standard lacquer thinner, care catalyst, and satin varnish.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Nov 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   Location: site  On or about June 29, 2021, employees were not trained on hazardous chemicals used in painting activities such as, but not limited to standard lacquer thinner, care catalyst, and satin varnish.