OSHA Inspection: RHINO PRO PAINTING

Issued

Jul 1, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,556 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:  a) 41 East Main Street, Lockport, NY - On or about 3/15/2024 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams Super Paint (containing titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate), Sherwin Williams ProMar Ceiling Paint (containing titanium dioxide and quartz kaolin), Sherwin Williams Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex (containing titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and heavy paraffinic oil), and Sherwin Williams Pro Block Primer (containing toluene, propane, butane, acetone, and ethylbenzene).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 1, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(2): The employer, that used hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) were exposed, did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii):   a) 41 East Main Street, Lockport, NY - On or about 3/15/2024, the employer did not develop and implement those portions of a hazard communication program in order to ensure that employees, of other employers, were properly protected and informed of the hazards that they were exposed to. The employer used materials such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams Super Paint (containing titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate), Sherwin Williams ProMar Ceiling Paint (containing titanium dioxide and quartz kaolin), Sherwin Williams Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex (containing titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and heavy paraffinic oil), and Sherwin Williams Pro Block Primer (containing toluene, propane, butane, acetone, and ethylbenzene).   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 1, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) a) 41 East Main Street, Lockport, NY - On or about 3/15/2024 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams Super Paint (containing titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate), Sherwin Williams ProMar Ceiling Paint (containing titanium dioxide and quartz kaolin), Sherwin Williams Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex (containing titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and heavy paraffinic oil), and Sherwin Williams Pro Block Primer (containing toluene, propane, butane, acetone, and ethylbenzene). Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED