OSHA Inspection: STONER, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $11,585

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  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, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is 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:  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Aerosol Line - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not provide employees exposed to flammable propellants with flame-resistant clothing.  b) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Gas House - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not provide employees exposed to flammable propellants with flame-resistant clothing.  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.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Aerosol Line - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not did not assess the workplace for flash fire hazards, which necessitate the use of flame-resistant clothing when working with flammable propellants.  b) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Gas House - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not did not assess the workplace for flash fire hazards, which necessitate the use of flame-resistant clothing when working with flammable propellants.  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.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

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) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were engaged in small chemical cleanup and ammonia hydroxide operations, requiring use of 3M 7502 half-mask respirators, and the employer did not have a respiratory protection program.  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

May 8, 2025

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) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were engaged in small chemical cleanup and ammonia hydroxide operations, requiring the use of 3M 7502 half-mask respirators, and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were engaged in small chemical cleanup and ammonia hydroxide operations, requiring the use of 3M 7502 half-mask respirators, and the employer did not conduct annual fit testing.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1):The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were engaged in small chemical cleanup and ammonia hydroxide operations, requiring use of 3M 7502 half-mask respirators, and the employer's respiratory protection training program was deficient in that it lacked information including, but not limited to, the criteria for:   1. Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; 2. How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; 3. How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and 4. The general requirements of this section (29 CFR 1910.134(k)).  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

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

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) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Bulk/Mix Area, Plumbed Emergency Shower/Eyewash Station 9 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, and the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was not inspected weekly, causing employees to be exposed to health hazards, and hazards associated with improper water flow, improper water temperature, and improper water pressure while operating the station in case of an emergency.  b) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Solvent Side Mix Area, Plumbed Emergency Shower/Eyewash Station 7 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was not inspected weekly, causing employees to be exposed to health hazards, and hazards associated with improper water flow, improper water temperature, and improper water pressure while operating the station in case of an emergency.  c) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Next to Red Teemark Machine - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was not inspected weekly, causing employees to be exposed to health hazards, and hazards associated with improper water flow, improper water temperature, and improper water pressure while operating the station in case of an emergency.  d) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Next to Red Teemark Machine - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was obstructed by a black garbage bin, preventing employees from efficiently accessing the station in the event of an emergency.  e) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Next to Red Teemark Machine - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station's spray heads were not covered by the dust covers, preventing the spray heads from being protected from dust and debris when the equipment was not in use.  f) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Black Tire Paint Filled Area, Plumbed Emergency Shower/Eyewash Station 11 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was obstructed by a blue stretchable Schmalz hose and black "Hazardous waste" drum, preventing employees from efficiently accessing the station in the event of an emergency.  g) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Wipes Sale Area - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the spray heads of the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was not inspected weekly, causing employees to be exposed to health hazards, and hazards associated with improper water flow, improper water temperature, and improper water pressure while operating the station in case of an emergency.  h) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Wipes Sale Area - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were handling corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, ammonium hydroxide, the spray heads of the plumbed emergency shower/eyewash station was not covered by the dust covers, which would protect the heads from dust and debris when the equipment was not in use.  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

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

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) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Dry Storage Area - On or about November 12, 2024,  a plastic bin container contained sodium nitrate and was not labelled with its hazard information.  b) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Aerosol Line, Beside Can Coder - On or about November 12, 2024,  a plastic squirt bottle contained "MEK", a coolant, and was not labelled with its contents and hazard information.  c) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Aerosol Line, Beside Can Coder - On or about November 12, 2024, labels on an original container for "MEK" have been defaced. Employees were unable to read the labels to determine the container's contents and hazard information.  d) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Wipes Sale Area  - On or about November 12, 2024, a plastic bucket container was not labelled with its contents and hazard information.  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

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566, Dry Storage Area - On or about November 12, 2024, the employees were using chemicals, including, but not limited to, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), flammable propellants, and ammonium hydroxide. The employer's hazard communication program was deficient in that it lacked information including, but not limited to, the criteria for:   1. Designation of the person(s) responsible for obtaining/maintaining the SDSs; 2. Procedure to follow if the SDS is not received at the time of the first shipment; 3. Procedure to follow if it is suspected that the SDS is not appropriate (e.g., missing hazards); 4. Procedure to follow to determine if the SDS is current; 5. Designation of the person responsible for conducting the training; and 6. How the training is to be conducted (e.g., written, visual presentation using slides, verbal).   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

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,655 · Current $1,655

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about February 4, 2025, the employer did not post a copy of the OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2024 by February 1, 2025.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):  When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a) Stoner, Inc., 1070 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566 - On or about November 12, 2024, employees were exposed to noise levels over 85 dBA based on employer sound level meter readings, and the employer did not have a monitoring program.  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.