OSHA Inspection: AHM FURNITURE SERVICE

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  On or about October 12, 2023, in the furniture restoration walkway, propane gas cylinders were stored in the employee walkway.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,211 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(3)(ii):Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:  On or about October 12, 2023,  in the furniture restoration work area, where flammable paints, solvents and other liquids were stored in cabinets not designed to meet minimal fire resistance.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,211 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:(   On or about October 12, 2023,  in the paint booth area, where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without developing a respirator program.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 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 fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about October 12, 2023, located in the paint booth area where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without a medical evaluation.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,211 Reduced

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:  On or about October 12, 2023,  in the  paint shop area  where an employee was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without ensuring a respirator fit test was performed.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1):The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  On or about October 12, 2023,, located in the paint booth area where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges when painting without being provided respirator training.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,211 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:  On or about October 12, 2023,   in the furniture restoration area,  where employees were working with corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Kwik Strip Solvents, Sherman Williams Acrylic Lacquer Thinners without access to suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body available.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     On or about October 12, 2023,  in the wood working area,   the employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a table saw without a guard to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,211 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:  On or about October 12, 2023, in the production and product storage area, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while handling chemicals such as but not limited to, Kwik Strip Solvents, Sherman Williams Acrylic Lacquer Thinners   without the employer having developed and implemented a hazard communication program.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about March 15, 2023, in the production, warehouse and office areas, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while handling chemicals such as but not limited to, Kwik Strip Solvent, Sherman Williams Lacquer Thinner, and other paint removers without the employer having safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical used.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about October 12, 2023, in the paint booth area and restoration work areas, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while handling chemicals such as but not limited to, " Kwik Strip Solvent, Xylene Solvent, Sherman Williams Lacquer Thinner" without the employer having provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areas.

Issued

Jan 30, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b):First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  On or about October 12, 2023,  next to the employee lunch area,  the first aid kit was depleted of supplies and not readily available for use.