OSHA Inspection: TOP SHELF SIGNS INC.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) As implemented by 29 CFR 1926.59: 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 April 17, 2024, employee(s) were engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Employee(s) were exposed to chemical contact hazards in that the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written workplace hazard communication program as required by this subpart for the use of/exposure to products that included but was not limited to Diamond Vogel High Performance COTE ALL� Multi-Purpose Enamel Satin Black paint.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) As implemented by 29 CFR 1926.59: The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:   On April 17, 2024, employees engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska were exposed to chemical contact hazards in that the employer did not compile and maintain a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present for the use of/exposure to products that included but was not limited to Diamond Vogel High Performance COTE ALL� Multi-Purpose Enamel Satin Black paint.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) As implemented by 29 CFR 1926.59: 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 April 17, 2024, employee(s) were engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Employee(s) were exposed to chemical contact hazards in that the employer did not provide effective communication and training for the use of/exposure to products that included but was not limited to Diamond Vogel High Performance COTE ALL� Multi-Purpose Enamel Satin Black paint.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) As incorporated by 29 CFR 1926.59:  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about April 17, 2024, employees engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska were exposed to chemical contact hazards in that the employer did not maintain and make safety data sheets available for products used on-site.  Instances included but were not limited to the use of Diamond Vogel High Performance COTE ALL� Multi-Purpose Enamel Satin Black paint.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whenever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:  On or about April 17, 2024, employee(s) were engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska.  Employee(s) were exposed to chemical contact hazards in that employees' hands were not protected against contact with products capable of causing injury, which included but was not limited to Diamond Vogel High Performance COTE ALL� Multi-Purpose Enamel Satin Black paint.  The safety data sheet cautioned against skin contact and recommended wearing protective gloves to prevent exposure.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A safety harness and lanyard were worn but not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  On or about April 17, 2024, employees performing sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez, Omaha, Nebraska were exposed to fall hazards in that an employee painting from the basket of an aerial lift wore a safety harness that was not attached to the boom or basket.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about April 17, 2024, employee(s) were engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Employee(s) were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees painting metal beams were protected from a fall to the next lower level of approximately 16 feet, 6 inches.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $388.00 · Current $272.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  On April 17, 2024, employees engaged in sign erection activities at Metropolitan Community College located at the intersection of 30th Street and Edward Babe Gomez Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not prepare and maintain certification that employees received fall protection training.