OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL WHOLESALE SIGN COMPANY OF NEW YORK

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):   The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.   a) VOC Containment System spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, carboard boxes, tools, and other items blocked the walkway adjacent to the booth creating a trip hazard.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii):Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:  a) In front of the spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22,  approximately 1/2 gallon of multi-purpose solvent (product code MS251), a flammable liquid with a flash point of 22 degrees F, was transferred  from a 55 gallon metal drum into a metal container.  The metal drum was not bonded to the metal container.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  a) VOC Containment System spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, 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.   Installation of a photohelic gauge to measure air speed had not been completed and was not functional.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  a) VOC Containment System spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, the space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:    a) In front of the spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, a 55 gallon metal drum containing multi-purpose solvent (product code MS251), a flammable liquid with a flash point of 22 degrees F, is stored.    The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift.  b) Paint mixing room and metal storage rack outside the room - On or about 2/16/22, the spray booth has an adjacent paint mixing room and metal storage rack outside the room.  An estimated 35 gallons of  products such as, but not limited to, Grip-Gard EFx-LV flattening agent (flash point of 80.6 degrees F) and Grip-Gard EFx-LV Toner (flash point of 80.6 degrees F) are present in the paint mixing room.  In addition, an estimate 30 gallons of products such as, but not limited to, Grip-Gard EFx-LV Toner (flash point of 80.6 degrees F) are stored on the metal rack.  The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a) Spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, an employee voluntarily wears a 3M half face respirator with organic vapor cartridges during spray painting operations.   The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Dec 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, an employee voluntarily wears a 3M half face respirator with organic vapor cartridges during spray painting operations. The employer did not provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  (a) Spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, an employee voluntarily wears a 3M half face respirator with organic vapor cartridges during spray painting operations.   The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,150 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) Shop and spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area such as, but not limited to, Grip-Gard EFx-LV RM Satin Black (contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, 4-chloro-a,a,a,-trifluoro toluene and n-butyl acetate), SuperTop Plus Polyurethane Accelerator (contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, pentane-2,4-dione and dibutyltin dilaurate), Grip-Gard Universal Hardener 3.5 (contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, hexamethylene diisocyanate, oligers and tert-butyl acetate), and Multi-Purpose Solvent (contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, toluene, methanol, and acetone.)        Employees shall be informed of:       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, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Abate by

Jul 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a):The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  a) On or about  2/16/22, the employer did not use an OSHA 300 or 300 A Form or equivalent for calendar year 2022.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) On the side of the spray painting booth - On or about 2/16/22, a 2A 10BC portable fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED