OSHA Inspection: PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $15,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(6):The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, and those hired after the effective date of this standard, were not conveyed to them through training before they were permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident.  a) On or about and prior to May 8, 2024, the employer did not provide training for the temporary employees that responded a emergency spill in the batch room area.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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) On or about May 8, 2024, Purpose Built Brands DBA Weiman Products LLC did not provide medical evaluations to determine employees' ability to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure respirator before it was used.  Employees were required to wear a Honeywell 7680 A full face respirator in the batch room to clean a chemical spill.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about May 8, 2024, Purpose Built Brands DBA Weiman Products LLC did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Employees were required to wear a Honeywell 7680 A full face respirator in the batch room to clean a chemical spill.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1):The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii).  a) On or about May 8,2024, Purpose Built Brands dba Weiman Products, LLC did not ensure that each employee required to wear respiratory protection demonstrated knowledge why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. Employees were required to wear a Honeywell 7680 A full face respirator in the batch room to clean a chemical spill.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.   a) On or about May 8,2024, the employer did not ensure that all employees were trained and evaluated on each powered industrial vehicle they operate, including the Toyota 2T sit down forklift.  No abatement certification or documentation needed for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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) On May 8, 2024,Purpose Built Brands DBA Weiman Products, LLC,  did not provide effective information and training to Batch Room Operators. The temporary employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, chlorine dioxide, chlorine gas, and phosphoric acid.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 28, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,304 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(1)(ii): An employer with an establishment of 250 or more employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and whom this part requires their establishment to keep records, had not electronically submitted information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by March 2nd of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.   a) On or about August 28, 2024,  the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2023 by March 2, 2023. The establishment employed 387 employees and was classified with NAICS code 325612 during calendar year 2023.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.