OSHA Inspection: THEEMBROIDERYWAREHOUSE INC.

Issued

2023-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

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:  On or about August 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not make eyewash stations immediately accessible to employees who work with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, ZEP Industrial Purple Degreaser, exposing employees to corrosive chemical hazards.

Issued

2023-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   On or about August 9, 2023 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees who operated a Caterpillar GC25k forklift were trained, evaluated and certified prior to operation, exposing employees to roll-over and struck by hazards.

Issued

2023-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2277.00 · Current $2277.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii):The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing.  On or about August 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the primary electrical breaker panel was guarded, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2023-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

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. The program shall address and complete the elements described in this section including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Develop a written hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility and methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals; b) Ensure labeling is maintained for each chemical container; c) Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace; d) Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their workplace on the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced in the employees' workplace. Employees shall be trained on the requirements of this section, operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the list of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets.  On or about August 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for hazardous materials and chemicals such as but not limited to, Goof Off adhesive remover, mineral spirits, degreaser, and hydrogen peroxide, exposing employees to health hazards.