OSHA Inspection: AFI FURNISHINGS

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 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): (Construction Reference: 1926.59).  (a)  Warehouse #1: On or about April 16, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not develop a written Hazardous Communication Program (Hazcom) where employees added water to sulfuric-acid containing batteries.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:   (a)  Warehouse #1: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not have a safety data sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical used,  where employees added water to sulfuric-acid containing batteries.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a)  Warehouse #1: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not provide Hazard Communications training to employees,  where employees added water to sulfuric-acid containing batteries.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a)   AFI Furnishings: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to amputation and struck-by hazards, in that employees were not trained in how to minimize or eliminate the hazards associated with construction.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a):The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  (a)  Warehouse #1: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to a fall hazard, in that each employee that operated a Skyjack SJ4732 was not trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with scissor lifts.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(3):Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.  (a)   Charging Area: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that all required personal protective equipment (PPE) was not provided to employees while servicing batteries containing sulfuric acid.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(g):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)  Charging Area: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that an eye wash station was not readily available in case of an emergency for employees that added water to batteries containing sulfuric acid.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(d):The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178.   (a)   Warehouse #1: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not ensure each forklift operator was adequately trained in accordance with 1910.178 (l) prior to operation.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)   AFI Furnishings: On or about April 16, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not develop and implement a written respirator program for each employee that wore a respirator, including Honeywell 5500 half-face respirator and 3M 5000 series half-face respirators.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 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:    (a)   AFI Furnishings: On or about April 16, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not ensure a medical evaluation of each employee wearing a respirator, including Honeywell 5500 half-face respirator and 3M 5000 series half-face respirators.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (Construction Reference 1926.103).  (a)  AFI Furnishings: On or about April 16, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not ensure fit testing of each employee wearing a respirator, including Honeywell 5500 half-face respirator and 3M 5000 series half-face respirators.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Abate by

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii):Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.  (a)   Warehouse #4: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards, in that there were cracks in the floor where employees worked.  (b)  Office: On or about April 16, 2023, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards, in that there were cracks in the floor where employees worked.