OSHA Inspection: PIRRELLO DIGITAL IMAGING, INC.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   a) On or about January 10, 2023, in the south east photoshoot area the exit route sign was not illuminated. The employer failed to ensure the exit sign was clearly visible, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with fire or other emergency evacuation hazards.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2000.00 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. On or about January 10, 2023, in the workplace, employees were provided half face and full face tight fitting respirators with organic cartridges for voluntary use.  The employer did not establish and implement a written respirator program that includes at a minimum, the following elements:  (i) Medical evaluations to ensure employees are medically able to use a respirator. (ii) Procedures for cleaning, storing, and maintaining the respirator to prevent a health hazard to the user.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with them:   a) On or about January 10, 2023, in the shop, the employer did not ensure that the radial saws, Dewalt 10" Motor serial No. 860193-00 and The Original Saw Company Model: 3579 20, Serial No. 031010735, employees were required to use was equipped with guard that covered the lower exposed porting of the blade.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with an unguarded saw.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(2): Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs located on both sides of the saw so as to oppose the trust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator:   a) On or about January 10, 2023, in the shop, the employer did not ensure that the radial saws, Dewalt 10" Motor serial No. 860193-00 and The Original Saw Company Model: 3579 20, Serial No. 031010735, employees were required to use was equipped with nonkickback fingers.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with an unguarded saw.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. On or about January 10, 2023, in the facility, the electrical outlet in the south east photography area on the building support column was damaged exposing the outlets internal connection, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about January 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure photography props stored in the south end of warehouse maintained the thirty-six (36) inch clearance pathway to electrical breaker panels. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards from the pathway being less than three (3) feet wide.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ii): Temporary wiring was not removed immediately upon completion of the project or purpose for which the wiring was installed:   a) On or about January 10, 2023, in the photography area, the employer failed to ensure the subpanels utilized to power equipment was disconnected after utilized in photoshoots. Thereby exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a. On or about January 10, 2023, in the storage area, the employer did not ensure the junction box, located at the west storage are on the west wall of building had an electrical cover installed, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with electrical shock.  b. On or about January 10, 2023, in the storage area, the employer did not ensure the junction box, located at the south east main photoshoot area on the support pillar of building had an electrical cover installed, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

2023-04-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On?or about?January 10,?2023, the?employer did?not develop?and implement?a written?hazard communication?program in?accordance with?29 CFR?1910.1200(e)(1) that?would describe?or include?at least?the following:   1) Requirement?for labeling?of containers?of hazardous?chemicals;  2) Safety?data sheet?availability;  3) Training?of employees;  4)?A complete?list of?hazardous chemicals?known to?be present?in the?workplace;  5) Methods?to inform?employees of?the hazards?on non-routine?tasks; and  6)?Methods to?inform other?employer(s) of?material safety?data sheet?availability; the?labeling system?and any?precautionary measures?to protect?employees.     Employees were?required to?work with?chemicals and?exposed to?hazardous materials,?including paints, paint thinners, propane and wood stains.