OSHA Inspection: JACK PINE STUDIO

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $3476.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as�elsewhere required�or permitted�by this�standard, live�parts of�electric equipment�operating at�50 volts�or more�shall be�guarded against�accidental contact by�use of�approved cabinets�or other�forms of�approved enclosures�or by�any of�the following�means listed in (A)-(D) of this paragraph.  a. On or about September 25, 2024, at the blowing station 1 & 2 torch stand, there were electrical supply cords on the Clipper foot operator switch with a removed jacket and exposed wire nuts, thereby exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used:   29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;  a. On or before September 25, 2024, at the blowing station 1 & 2 torch stand, a flexible cord was used for the permanent wiring for the Clipper foot operator switch on the torch stand, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $4517.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the information required by (i) and (ii) of this paragraph.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Stannochlor.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for chemicals such as but not limited to, Stannochlor.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did not provide training on hazardous chemicals used by employees such as but not limited to, Stannochlor.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1613.00 · Current $1129.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a):Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses during the 2024 calendar year.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b):Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did furnish employees with an emergency action plan to protect employees in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  a. On or about September 25, 2024, the employer did not document the workplace hazard assessment through a written certification.

Issued

2025-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.  a. On or before September 25, 2024, the employer did not certify that each employee operating a Toyota forklifts (Model: 7FGCU20 Serial: 93036) had been trained and evaluated.