OSHA Inspection: MACKENZIE VAULT, INC.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,702 · Current $5,702 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, employees engaged in the production of cremation urns were not included in a continuing, effective Hearing Conservation Program.  An employee was exposed to 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound levels of 88.3 dBA while operating and working in proximity vibrating tables and compressed air.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,801 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2280

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:    In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, a written respiratory protection program addressing the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) was not established and implemented to ensure employee protection from respiratory exposure to hazardous materials.  Employees are required to wear full face, elastomeric respirators while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material.  Employees are also required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while entering areas where Gel Coat has recently been applied.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2280

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:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, a medical evaluation was not provided to each employee, prior to being required to wear a full face respirator.  Employees are required to wear full face, elastomeric respirators while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material.  Employees are also required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while entering areas where Gel Coat has recently been applied.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, a fit test was not provided to each employee required to wear a full face respirator.  Employees are required to wear full face, elastomeric respirators while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material.  Employees are also required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while entering areas where Gel Coat has recently been applied.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(ii):Corrective glasses, goggles or other personal protective equipment were worn in a manner that interfered with the seal of the respirator facepiece:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, an employee wore a spray sock which interfered with the seal of the required full face elastomeric respirator, while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material.  Employees are required to wear full face elastomeric respirators while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $5,252 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Suitable facilities for quick flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use.  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, employees dispending methyl ethyl ketone peroxide using a measured hand pump, were not provided facilities for flushing the eyes for immediate emergency use.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $4,740 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, employees were not provided adequate protective clothing to protect from dermal exposure to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, unsaturated polyester in monomer, and other hazardous chemicals.  Employees were provided gloves which were not chemically resistant or long enough to protect forearms, and an apron which is not chemically resistant.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  On and before August 30, 2022, employees were not provided adequate hand protection to prevent dermal exposure to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide on their hands.  Employees were required to wear gloves which are not chemically resistant or long enough to protect from dermal exposure to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1750

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:   In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, employees were not provided adequate hand/arm or body protection to protect from dermal exposure to methyl ethyl ketone and other hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $4,740 Reduced

Hazardous substances 17502280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program.  Employees utilize a variety of hazardous chemicals daily, including methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Low Hap Clear Marble Gel Coat, and dolomitic limestone, without a written program in place.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 17502280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace.  Employees utilize a variety of hazardous chemicals daily, including methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Low Hap Clear Marble Gel Coat, and dolomitic limestone.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 17502280

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:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, the employer did not have safety data sheets available in the workplace for any hazardous chemicals used.  Employees utilize a variety of hazardous chemicals daily, including methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Low Hap Clear Marble Gel Coat, and dolomitic limestone.

Issued

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 17502280

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:  In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before August 30, 2022, employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment.  Employees utilize a variety of hazardous chemicals daily, including methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Low Hap Clear Marble Gel Coat, and dolomitic limestone.