OSHA Inspection: FB INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to dust deflagration, explosion, or other fire hazard:  a) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees engaged in woodworking operations were exposed to fire and explosion hazards. Fugitive dust escapes from the dust collection system at several points in system, including at the elbow located just outside the building and next to the dust collector in an area where employees take smoke breaks. Sparks enter the dust collection system when employees cut metal with saws that are connected to the dust collection system. The dust, produced from cutting and sanding wood, had settled around the area and was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 22.4 bar*meters/second with a pressure ratio of 5.68.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:   a) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, explosive wood dust with a Kst of 22.4 bar meter/second, accumulated on walls, electrical conduit, electrical panel boxes, ducts, overhead lighting, electrical outlets, and on and around wood working equipment. The employer did not ensure that the work area was kept free of dust accumulations from wood working equipment.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,522 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  a) Warehouse, metal department: On or about July 5, 2023, employees worked in the area where three compressed gas cylinders, containing argon and carbon dioxide, were stored. The employer must be sure the cylinders are properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over, protect them any object that will produce a cut or other abrasion in the surface in the metal and store them away from locations where heavy moving objects may strike them. Cylinders were stored vertically on the floor and not chained or otherwise protected from being knocked over. Rolling welding machines are stored nearby and accessed, exposing employees to injury in the event a cylinder falls over.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons:   a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023, the quantity of flammable liquid that  was located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of flammable liquids. Over 135 gallons of flammable liquids, in 5-gallon containers, were stored in the room, but not within flammable liquid storage cabinets.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:   a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023, the area on the sides and the back of the spray booth was used to store containers of flammable liquids and wood, which were both stored against the outer walls of the spray booth.  b) Paint Department: On or about August 23, 2023, the area on the sides and the back of the spray booth was used to store containers of flammable liquids and a flammable storage cabinet with flammable liquids inside, they were stored next to the outer walls of the spray booth.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations exceeded the minimum required for operation.  a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023, over 135 gallons of flammable liquids, including PER 160 thinner (Cat 2), CanLak Precatalyzed topcoat (Cat 2) and other coatings were stored, in the vicinity of the spray booth, and outside of flammable storage cabinets, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400440221024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(5): Cleaning solvents. The use of solvents for cleaning operations shall be restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 deg. F.; however, for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment, solvents having flashpoints not less than those normally used in spray operations may be used. Such cleaning shall be conducted inside spray booths and ventilating equipment operated during cleaning.   a) Paint department: On or about June 14, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the painter cleaned the Sames Xcite airmix paint spray gun by spraying PER 160 thinner, a Category 2 flammable liquid, with a flash point of 22 deg. F. into a plastic bucket was done about 20 feet away from the face of the spraybooth.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns which pose high pressure injection hazards. The products sprayed contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for the employees.  b)  Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used nail guns, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off when processing wood. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for employees who conducted the operations.  c) Paint Department: On or about August 10, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees changed the spray booth filters which contained fiberglass and dried paints. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for the employees.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:   a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, Employees sprayed or applied products that contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene, heptane and xylene. The employer did not have the required written workplace hazard personal protective equipment assessment for employees who worked in the facility.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,641 Reduced

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) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the employer did not provide and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear respirators. Employees sprayed paints using Sames xcite airmix paint guns wearing elastomeric full and half face respirators or N95 filtering facepiece respirators.  b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the employer did not provide and implement a written respiratory protection program for all employees required to wear respirators. The employer required employees in the carpentry department to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

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 required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the painters and other workers who assisted or prepared for painting were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, elastomeric half-mask and/or full-face respirators. The employer did not provide medical evaluations to the employees before usage was required.  b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the workers were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators. The employer did not provide medical evaluations to the employees before usage was required.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023, and continuing thereafter, the painters and other workers who assisted or prepared for painting were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, elastomeric half-mask and full-face respirators to protect against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide fit tests to the employees before usage was required.  b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the workers were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, to protects against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide fit tests to the employees before usage was required.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the painters and other workers who assisted and prepared for painting were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, elastomeric half-mask and full-face respirators to protect against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide training to the employees before usage was required.  b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the workers were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, to protects against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide training to the employees before usage was required.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.   a) Facility:  On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees assisted with material handling and were subject to potential foot injuries from falling and rolling materials, including panels, 5 gallon pails and other heavy materials. The employer did not ensure use of protective footwear for employees who conducted the operations.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,641 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees 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.   a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns. The products sprayed contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate hand protection, the painter had paint on his hands and did not wear gloves that were protective against the chemicals used.  b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used adhesives, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off and processed wood. The adhesive contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, heptane, acetone and toluene. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate hand protection, employees were not provided gloves that were protective against chemicals in the adhesive.  c) Paint Department: On or about August 10, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees changed the spray booth filters which contained fiberglass and dried paints. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate hand protection, employees did not wear gloves that were protective against the fiberglass and paints.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

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) Paint Department: On or about June 14, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns. The paint and other coatings sprayed were flammable liquids and contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program which included all chemicals present in the facility.  b) Metal Department: On or about July 1, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees welded metal using a MIG welder and Argon and Carbon Dioxide. The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program which included all chemicals present in the facility.  c) Warehouse: On or about July 1, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive, an extremely flammable aerosol, to apply labels to pallets of materials. The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program which included all chemicals present in the facility.  d) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used adhesives, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off and processed wood. The adhesive contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, heptane, acetone and toluene. Panels made primarily of wood was cut and sanded which created combustible dust. The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program which included all chemicals present in the facility.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

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) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns. The paint and other coatings sprayed were flammable liquids and contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not have the safety data sheets present in the workplace.  b) Metal Department: On or about July 1, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees welded metal using a MIG welder and Argon and Carbon Dioxide. The employer did not have the safety data sheets present in the workplace.  c) Warehouse: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive, an extremely flammable aerosol, to apply labels to pallets of materials. The employer did not have the safety data sheets present in the workplace.  d) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used adhesives, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off and processed wood. The adhesive contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, heptane, acetone and toluene. Panels made primarily of wood was cut and sanded which created combustible dust. The employer did not have the safety data sheets present in the workplace.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

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) Paint Department: On or about June 14, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns. The paint and other coatings sprayed were flammable liquids and contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not provide the required Hazard Communication training and information to employees.  b) Metal Department: On or about July 1, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees welded metal using a MIG welder and Argon and Carbon Dioxide. The employer did not provide the required Hazard Communication training and information to employees.  c) Warehouse: On or about July 1, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive, an extremely flammable aerosol, to apply labels to pallets of materials. The employer did not provide the required Hazard Communication training and information to employees.  d) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used adhesives, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off and processed wood. The adhesive contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, heptane, acetone and toluene. Panels made primarily of wood was cut and sanded which created combustible dust. The employer did not provide the required Hazard Communication training and information to employees.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,232 · Current $1,258 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.   a) Establishment, 1 Raritan Road: On or about June 15, 2023, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative.  The compliance officer requested the OSHA 300 logs for YTD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. The employer did not provide the authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  b) Establishment, 1 Raritan Road: On or about June 15, 2023, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative.  The compliance officer requested the OSHA 300A summaries for 2022, 2021, 2020. The employer did not provide the authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.

Issued

Aug 29, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,562 · Current $880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  a) Establishment, 1 Raritan Road: The establishment employed 96 employees during calendar year 2022. The employer failed during calendar year 2022, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 06/15/2023.