OSHA Inspection: ESPITIA'S CABINET & DOOR MAKERS, INC.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 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.  1. On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse employees were exposed to slip, trip and combustible dust hazards as there was caked on sawdust on the walls and multiple small piles of sawdust on electrical equipment and on and around the floor of machines which were not cleaned adequately.   2. On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were exposed to slip, trip and combustible dust hazards as there was a pile of saw dust on an electrical outlet which was not adequately cleaned up.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse employees were exposed to struck-by hazards as compressed blow down air used at machines was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1):Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse where an employee was exposed to lacerations and amputations as he was using a dual six inch table saw that did not have a protective hood in place.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2):Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse an employee was exposed to lacerations and amputations as there was a six inch dual table saw that was in use and did not have a spreader in place while employees rip and cut wood.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3):Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse an employee was exposed to lacerations and amputations as there was a six inch dual table saw that was in use and did not have an anti-kick back device in place while employee rip and cut wood.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:(a)   1. On or about February 22, 2024, at both warehouses employees were exposed to electrical hazards where electrical power strips were improperly used and mounted.  2. On or about February 22, 2024, at both warehouses employees were exposed to electrical hazards where electrical extension cords were used on a permanent basis.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv):There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.  On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were exposed to an electrical hazard as there was a broken light switch at the front door.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  1. On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse employees were exposed to an electrical hazards while using power strip whose strain relief had been damaged.  2. On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a circular saw and an extension cord whose strain relief was damaged.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(iv):Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were located where they were exposed to physical damage:  On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were exposed to electrical hazards with electrical equipment such as knife switches that did not have sufficient access around them.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5):The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about February 22, 2024, at the main warehouse employees were exposed to an electrical hazard as there was a power cord to a power strip that did not have a ground prong.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about February 19, 2024, at warehouse #2 the employer did not have a hazard communication program while using chemicals such as paint thinner, metal finish, propane, compressed oxygen and acetylene.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 February 19, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were not trained while using chemicals such as paint thinner, metal finish, propane, compressed oxygen and acetylene.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

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 January 11, 2024, at warehouse #2 employees were exposed to upper respiratory and explosive hazards as the employer did not have safety data sheets for chemicals such as paint thinner, metal finish, propane, compressed oxygen and acetylene.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 there was an exit door blocked by shelving and other equipment.

Issued

May 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about February 22, 2024, at warehouse #2 there was an exit sign that was broken and not utilized.