OSHA Inspection: MASTERCRAFTERS, INC.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,828 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:   a) 1234 Governors Avenue Dover, DE: On or about July 6, 2022, the employer did not establish and implement a written respirator protection program that includes procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; fit testing procedures for tightfitting respirators;  procedures for proper use of respirators;  procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they were potentially exposed;  training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)  a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator: Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used:   a) 1234 Governors Avenue Dover, DE: On or about July 6, 2022, the employer provided his employees respiratory protection [e.g. half-face, negative pressure, elastomeric] to be worn while working with flammable and hazardous chemicals prior to having a licensed medical healthcare professional evaluated them before use.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 1234 Governors Ave Dover, DE: On or about July 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that their employees using an elastomeric, half face, filtering face piece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,828 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) 1234 Governors Avenue Dover, DE:  On or about July 7, 2022, the employer did not implement a written hazard communication program for their employees who were involved in applying  hazardous chemicals [e.g. adhesive as well lacquer thinner]  which have been identified as flammable products  used on materials such as wood and the wood like material identified as Corian.  NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1. Labeling 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 work place must be compiled. Methods used  to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine task. The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) 1234 Governors Avenue Dover, DE: On or about July 6, 2022, the employer failed to make available Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous chemical used or stored in the workplace.  Safety Data Sheets for contact adhesives, lacquer thinner, paint, paint products were not available.

Issued

Dec 29, 2022

Abate by

Jan 26, 2023

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  a) 1234 Governors Avenue Dover, DE:  On or about July, 6, 2022, the employer failed to inform and train employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to applying  an adhesive and lacquer thinner identified as flammable products that are applied to the wood and Corian kitchen materials.