OSHA Inspection: MAJIC SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about August 8, 2024, an employee performing maintenance activities on dry-cleaning equipment involving perchloroethylene (PERC) was required to wear a tight-fitting half facepiece respirator and the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about August 8, 2024, an employee performing maintenance activities on dry-cleaning equipment involving perchloroethylene (PERC) was required to wear a tight-fitting half facepiece respirator and had not been medically cleared by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP).  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about August 8, 2024, an employee performing maintenance activities on dry-cleaning equipment involving perchloroethylene (PERC) was required to wear a tight-fitting half facepiece respirator and had not been fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about August 8, 2024, an employee performing maintenance activities on dry-cleaning equipment involving perchloroethylene (PERC) was required to wear a tight-fitting half facepiece respirator and the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): 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) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about July 16, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous corrosive cleaning chemicals which had the potential to cause severe eye damage.  A plumbed emergency eyewash unit was present, but was out of service and covered with plastic.  Two 16 fluid ounce emergency eyewash bottles were present but were covered with plastic and would not have been capable of delivering a minimum of 1.5 liters per minute (0.4 gallons per minute) of water, as described in ANSI Z358.1.    b) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about July 16, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous corrosive cleaning chemicals which had the potential to cause severe skin damage and suitable facilities for the quick drenching or flushing of the body was not provided.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about July 16, 2024, the employer had not updated their written hazard communication program to reflect the changes set by the final rule on May 25, 2012. The employer's written program did not include the updated elements for labeling and the 16-section safety data sheet (SDS) format.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 - Shirt Department spotting board: On or about July 16, 2024, employees were exposed to chemical hazards due to an incorrectly labeled secondary container.  A secondary container labeled "Bleach" contained the product "TarGo EF", manufactured by A. L. Wilson Chemical Co.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about July 16, 2024, the employer did not maintain and post the 2023 OSHA Form 300-A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses during the required timeframe.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i):  The employer, with an establishment of 20-249 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and in an industry listed in appendix A of 29 CFR 1904 Subpart E, did not electronically submit information from the OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA, or OSHA's designee, no later than the date listed in 29 CFR 1904.41(c) of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  a) 1598 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603: On or about July 16, 2024, the employer, with 25 employees and a NAICS code of 812320, did not electronically submit information from the CY 2023 OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the deadline of March 2, 2024.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.