OSHA Inspection: UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORPORATION

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) Wash Tank Area: On or about 11/16/22, puddles of liquid extended from the wash tank area to beneath the racks behind the wash tank and into the aisleways behind them.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a)Spray Coating Area: On or about 11/16/2022, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in activities such as, but not limited to, powder coating, wore safety glasses with side shields when exposed to flying particles from the powder coating overspray.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2440

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) Spray Coating Area: On or about 11/16/2022, a written respiratory protection program was not established and/or implemented for employees, including but not limited to Spray Coaters, who are provided and required to wear respirators including, but not limited to, TruLine Breathe Free N95 respirators. Full shift air monitoring on an employee who sprays TCI Powder Coatings indicated the employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of titanium dioxide at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 21 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.4 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 milligrams per cubic meter.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

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 Coating Area: On or about 11/16/22, employees including, but not limited to, Painters, who were provided and required to wear TruLine Breathe Free N95 respirators were not medically evaluated  prior to their use.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2440

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 or annually thereafter:  a)Spray Coating Area: On or about 11/16/22, employees including, but not limited to, Painters, provided with and required to wear TruLine Breathe Free N95 Respirators were not fit tested prior to their use. Sampling conducted on 12/20/22 on an employee who sprays TCI Powder Coatings found that the employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of titanium dioxide at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 21 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.4 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 milligrams per cubic meter.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0731

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(a)(2): A respirator was not provided by the employer to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of the employee:   a) Welding Area: On or about 12/20/2022, respirators were not provided to employees, including but not limited to Welders, who were exposed to an airborne concentration of copper fumes at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.18 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 milligrams per cubic meter.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $2,000 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:  a) Dip Tank Area: On or about 11/16/2022, immediate access to an eyewash station was impeded. The eyewash being obstructed by a rolling rack, cords, wood, and debris. Employees use corrosive products including, but not limited to, Coral Surguard 80 (pH 2.4).  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0731

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(c)(1)(iii):Local exhaust or general ventilating systems were not provided and arranged to keep the amount of toxic fumes, gases, or dusts below the maximum allowable concentration as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1000:  a) Welding Area: On or about 12/20/2022, an employee performing welding operations was not provided local exhaust or general ventilation to keep fumes below permissible exposure limits. The employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of copper fumes at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.18 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 milligrams per cubic meter.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07312440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1000(a)(2):Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of Copper fumes and titanium dioxide listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration:  a) Spray Coating Area: An employee who sprays TCI Powder Coatings containing titanium dioxide was exposed to an airborne concentration at an 8 hour time-weighted average of  21 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.4 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 446 minutes during one shift on 12/20/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.  b) Welding Area: An employee who performs welding on metal parts was exposed to an airborne concentration of copper fumes at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.18 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 446 minutes during one shift on 12/20/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a)Facility: On or about 11/16/2022, the employer did not develop or maintain a written hazard communication program for chemicals used in the facility including, but not limited to, TCI Powder Coatings, Duall Lacquer Thinner, Durcon Epoxy Resin, and Coral Surcoat 80 (a corrosive), Metal Fumes from welding, Argon for TIG welding, and Compressed N.O.S. for MIG welding.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Facility: On or about 11/16/2022, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for all hazardous products provided and used by employees including, but not limited to, metal used for fabricating cabinets.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $125,007 · Current $125,007

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) Facility: On or about 11/16/2022, employees were not trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals with which they worked including but not limited to, TCI Powder Coating, Surcoat 80 (a corrosive), Metal Fumes from welding, Argon for TIG welding, Compressed N.O.S. for MIG welding, and Duall Lacquer Thinner.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.   UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORPORATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.1200(h)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1069432 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 5, ISSUED ON 11/18/2015. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE - 4/25/2016.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,562 · Current $886 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(3):Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days  of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:  a) Facility: An employee injury sustained on 11/4/2022 from the employee cutting their right wrist while spot welding when a base cabinet began to fall and the employee tried to catch it and resulting in 5 days of job transfer or restriction. This injury was not recorded within seven days on the OSHA 300 log or equivalent form.