OSHA Inspection: BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTERS LLC

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,678 · Current $1,678

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a)  Bucks County Shutters - On or about November 2, 2021, the employer was utilizing a spray booth to control paint vapors.  The employer was storing flammable paint and wood product up against the outside of the booth walls, and did not keep a clear space not less than 3 feet on all sides of the booth.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:   a)  Bucks County Shutters - On or about November 2, 2021, the employer was utilizing a spray booth to control paint vapors.  The employer permitted the buildup of combustible overspray residue on the floors and walls and in addition, residue was caked on two wooden sawhorses used to support shutters while spraying in the booth.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,237 · Current $2,237

Hazardous substances 00402460

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:     a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program as required.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

Apr 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

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) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not  provide medical evaluations as required.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

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) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not fit test the employees prior to use as required.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,356 · Current $3,356

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

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:   a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel  and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and 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.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:   a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel  and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 7, 2022

Abate by

May 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

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) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about November 2, 2021, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel  and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.