LAKEWOOD, OH —
OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSITY TEES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of UNIVERSITY TEES, INC. in 13000 ATHENS AVENUE SUITE 210, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 (NAICS 323111). OSHA activity number 345879761.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UNIVERSITY TEES, INC.
- Site address
- 13000 ATHENS AVENUE SUITE 210
- City
- LAKEWOOD
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44107
- Mailing
- 13000 ATHENS AVENUE SUITE 210, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 323111
- Employees
- 110
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present. The employer failed to identify Safety-Kleen Premium Solvent on their workplace hazard assessment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i):The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to identify adequate PPE in their workplace hazard assessment for the chemicals which they use regularly, which include but are not limited, chlorine bleach, Safety-Kleen Premium Solvent, TS-400, and SR-97. The employer identified nitrile gloves for use with the listed chemicals, however this is not adequate hand protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 F01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $3,900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to provide adequate training for employees who are required to wear personal protective equipment in the workplace. Required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, respiratory protection, eye protection, and hand protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3900
- — Z (S) $0
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to require and provide eye protection for employees working with solvents and detergents in the Parts Washers in Reclaim Department.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to select and require adequate hand protection. The employer identified nitrile gloves for use with Safety-Kleen Premium Solvents, however this is not adequate hand protection for this chemical which is comprised of petroleum distillates.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 C02 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,594 · Current $3,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to provide employees with the information contained in Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3900
- — Z (S) $5594
1910.134 C02 II
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to develop and implement the required elements of a written respiratory protection program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 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: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to conduct medical evaluations for employees wearing tight-fitting respirators. Employees working in the Reclaim Department are provided half-mask elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii): On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to conduct adequate respiratory protection training. Employees working in the Reclaim Department are provided half-mask elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 H02 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that respirators were appropriately stored when not in use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $3,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that quick drenching facilities were adequate for employees in the reclaim department using chemicals including but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Safety-Kleen Premium Solvent, TS-400, and SR-97.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3900
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.157 G02
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $9,324 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to provide portable fire extinguisher training. Note the employer may exercise one of the following options: 1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g). The other sections of 29 CFR also apply. 2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g). Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d). 3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal. This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a). Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids). If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9324
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $9,324 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to permanently ground the Parts Washers in the Reclaim Department that were used with Safety?Kleen Premium Solvent (Virgin and Recycled) CAS?No.: 64742?47?8. The solvent is flammable and combustible.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9324
1910.1200 F08
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8):The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that portable containers were adequately labeled. In the reclaim department employees use secondary containers which can contain chemicals, including but not limited to, chlorine bleach, Safety-Kleen Premium Solvent, TS-400, and SR-97.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2022
- 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: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer failed to provide hazard communication training. Employees are working with solvents and detergents in the Parts Washers in Reclaim Department.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
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