OSHA Inspection: BLOCK SCIENTIFIC, INC.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Exit door in the shipping area was locked by a slide lock while employees were working inside the building; on or about January 30, 2024.  b) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass drive, Bellport, NY, 11713- Exit door in the paint area was locked by a slide lock while employees were working inside the building; on or about January 30, 2024.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c):The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a) Worksite, Block Scientific, Inc 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 -  The employer did not develop and implement the elements of a written respiratory program for employees required to wear a miller half face respirators while painting; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees on site were provided with respirators to utilize while painting in the paint booth with an air brush and rust-oleum paint and sealants. The employer did not ensure that they were medically able to utilize the respirator prior to their use; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 -  Employees on site utilize Klein Tools Half Face Respirators while conducting paint booth operations and were not fit tested prior to its use; on or about January 30, 2024.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i): The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or interfered with valve function:  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Paint booth employee utilizes a Klein Tools half face respirator and was permitted to wear the respirator with a full beard and mustache; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators.  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees on site were not trained on respiratory protection and the hazards for using and not using respirators that fit; on or about January 30, 2024.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2774.00 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) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees on site charge the batteries for a Hyster E30XM Electric Forklift and did not have an eye wash station accessible in the maintenance area; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713- Employees operating a Hyster E30XM Electric Forklift were not trained on the safe operation of the vehicle; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees on site operate  a Hyster E30XM electric forklift that had not been serviced, had a deteriorating seat, cracked tires, and was in need of the brakes being replaced. The forklift was still in use and was not taken out of service until repairs could be made; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees on site utilize a Hyster E30XM electric forklift that was not inspected prior to use; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2756.00 Reduced

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) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Electrical panels onsite in the shipping warehouse were blocked by a storage shelving unit; or about January 30, 2024.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Worksite, 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees at the worksite conduct maintenance on lab equipment utilizing different hazardous chemicals such as acetone and degreaser. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Worksite, Block Scientific, Inc 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees at the work site conduct maintenance on Lab equipment utilizing hazardous chemicals such as acetone and degreaser. SDS sheets were not readily available for employees to view; on or about January 30, 2024.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Worksite, Block Scientific, Inc 22 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport, NY, 11713 - Employees at the work site conduct maintenance on Lab equipment utilizing chemicals such as acetone and degreaser. The employer did not provide Hazardous Communications Training to the employees; on or about January 30, 2024.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.