OSHA Inspection: CHOICE CABINETRY LLC

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3234.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the Employer did not determine each employees exposure by taking personal breathing zone air samples that are representative of each employees exposure:       a)  Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site, Glue Room: The Employer did not determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride (MC) by taking representative personal breathing zone air sampling.  Employee sprayed F-268NF adhesive, which contains 50%-60% MC.        Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.     Abatement Note:  General methods of control applicable for the circumstances include, but are not limited to the following:       1)    Design and implement effective local exhaust ventilation systems for work stations where employees handle products containing methylene chloride (MC) such as, but not limited to F-268NF adhesive, which contains 50%-60% MC.   2)    Use approved equipment, which incorporates local exhaust ventilation to reduce and/or eliminate the liberation of spray adhesive into employees breathing zone, eyes and skin.   3)    Develop and implement a maintenance program for all local exhaust systems.     4)    Implement a continuing, effective housekeeping program to remove adhesive containing methylene chloride from all work surfaces such as, but not limited to floors, fixtures, equipment, work tables, etc.     5)    Perform an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and 15 minute short term exposure limit (STEL) air monitoring/sampling to assure the adequate protection and controls.  Air monitoring should be representative of the employees exposure, in which the employee sampled is expected to have the highest MC exposure.  The 15 minute STEL sampling should be taken during the highest likely 15-minute exposure of the operation for the employee.      6)    Provide adequate personal protective equipment and the needed training for the use, care and limitation of such equipment.   7)    Provide employee training on the hazards of methylene chloride and implement medical surveillance program for workers who use methylene chloride containing adhesive.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3234.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available for employees who were or potentially were  exposed to methylene chloride at or above the action level on 30 or more days per year, or above the 8-hour time weighted average permissible exposure limit or the short term exposure limit on 10 or more days per year:     a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Glue Room: An employee spraying adhesive on wood and vinyl/laminate using F-268NF product, which contains 50%-60% methylene chloride (MC) was exposed to methylene chloride at an 8-hour TWA of 16.58 ppm, which is 1.33 times over the OSHA Action Level of 12.5 ppm.  The employee uses F-268NF in the same manner on a daily basis more than 30 days per year.  The Employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.        Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3234.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1): Where needed to prevent methylene chloride (MC)-induced skin or eye irritation, the Employer did not provide clean protective clothing and equipment resistant to MC, at no cost to the employee, and/or did not ensure that each affected employee used it:       a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Glue Room: Employee spraying adhesive F-268NF, which contains 50%-60% MC was not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and clothing that is impervious to MC.        Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $3234.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): The employer  did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use  where employees eye might foreseeably contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater Methylene Chloride (MC) (i.e. by spalsehes, spills to improper work practices):      a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Glue Room: Employee spraying adhesive F-268NF, which contains 50%-60% MC was not provided with appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use.         Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $53900.00 · Current $32340.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

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) Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Throughout Production Areas: A written Hazard Communication program was not developed and implemented where employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to the following:   -Methylene Chloride (50%-60%), 1,1,12-Tetrafluorethane containe din F-268NF,  -Lt. Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent, Ethanol, 2-Propanol, 1-Butanol, 2-Methyl-1-propanol, etc. contained in Sherwin Williams Sher-Wood Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer Topcoat, Dull Rubbed Effect, -Toluene, Methanol, Acetone contained in Fast Thinner of Houghton Chemical Corporation -Hexane, Toluene, Acetone, Ethyl Ethyl Ketone, etc. contained in Richelieu Lion Grip R517 -etc.    Violation occurred on/or about March 25, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.      a) Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Throughout facility: Employees were not provided information/training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility.  Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to the following:   -Lt. Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent, Ethanol, 2-Propanol, 1-Butanol, 2-Methyl-1-propanol, etc. contained in Sherwin Williams Sherwood Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer Topcoat, Dull Rubbed Effect, -Toluene, Methanol, Acetone contained in Fast Thinner of Houghton Chemical Corporation -Hexane, Toluene, Acetone, Ethyl Ethyl Ketone, etc. contained in Richelieu Lion Grip R517 -etc.    Violation occurred on/or about March 25, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site, Glue Room: The employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to Methylene Chloride as required by the Methylene Chloride Standard, prior to or at the time of work assignment. Employees use adhesive spray F-268NF product, which contains 50-60% of Methylene Chloride.    Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $6468.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour timeweighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:     a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Spray Finish Room: The Employer did not provide a continuing, effective Hearing Conservation Program for employees exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA.  An employee working in the Spray Finishing Room was exposed to continuous noise level of 89.06 dBA for an 8-hour TWA, which is equivalent to a dose of 87.83%.  This exposure exceeds the Action Level of 85 dBA.  Sampling time was 401 minutes.  Zero exposures was assumed for all unsampled time periods.        Violation occurred on/or about May 30, 2014.    The Choice Cabinetry LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 315638700, Citation #1, Item #1, and affirmed as a final order on February 21, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 61 5th Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $6468.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for required respirator use:    a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site - Glue Room: The Employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear half-face respirators such as, but not limited to MSA Advantage 420 with GME P100 cartridges, etc. during spraying of stains such as, but not limited to Sherwin Williams Sherwood pre-Catalyzed Lacquer Topcoat, Dull Rubbed Effect, etc. and adhesives such as F-268NF.        Violation occurred on/or about March 25, 2014.      The Choice Cabinetry LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 315638700, Citation #1, Item #4a, and affirmed as a final order date on February 21, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 61 5th Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

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 was required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Glue Room and Spray Finishing Room: Employees who are required to wear half-face respirators such as, but not limited to MSA Advantage 420 with GME P100 cartridges, etc. were not provided medical evaluations prior to the use of the respirator in the workplace.      Violation occurred on/or about March 25, 2014.    The Choice Cabinetry LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 315638700, Citation #1, Item #4b, and affirmed as a final order on February 21, 2012, with respect to the workplace located at 61 5th Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Issued

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):  The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with effective training when employees were required to wear respirators, and did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge as required in (k)(1)(i)-(k)(1)(vii):    a)      Choice Cabinetry LLC, Somerville, NJ site  Glue Room and Spray Finishing Room: Employees, who are required to wear half-face respirators such as, but not limited to MSA Advantage 420 with GME P100 cartridges, etc. were not provided with effective training that was comprehensive and understandable.      Violation occurred on/or about March 25, 2014.    The Choice Cabinetry LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 315638700, Citation #1, Item #4c, and affirmed as a final order on February 21, 2012, with respect to the workplace located at 61 5th Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.