OSHA Inspection: TRANSFER ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    NORTHEAST EXIT DOOR    On, or about, July 27, 2016, the northeast rear exit door was locked and not able to be opened without the deadbolt being manually unlocked.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    FLAMMABLE PAINT BOOTH    On, or about, July 27, 2016, material stored within the three foot clear space around the flammable spray booth included, but was not limited to, a table, a desk, paint lacquer, thinner, and empty paint containers.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use:    FLAMMABLE PAINT BOOTH    On, or about, July 27, 2016, approved metal waste cans were not provided for waste impregnated with flammable materials, such as, but not limited to Fast Lacquer Thinner. Flammable material was disposed of into a plastic waste bin.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2494.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      BAY AREA    On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each employee used appropriate impervious, chemical aprons while dispensing distilled water into the forklift truck battery fluid, which contained sulfuric acid.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  FACILITY  On, or about, August 4, 2016, the employer did not have a written certification which verified that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed when employees were exposed to corrosive battery acid during forklift truck maintenance and required the use of chemical goggles, a chemical apron and chemical gloves.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2310

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  BAY AREA  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each employee use appropriate eye or face protection such as, but not limited to, safety goggles and, or a face shield when topping off corrosive forklift truck battery fluid containing sulfuric acid.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3118.00 Reduced

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:    FACILITY    On, or about July 27, 2016, the employer failed to establish and implement a written hazard communication program when an employee was required to wear a 3M 6300, half face, negative pressure, elastomeric respirator while performing spray coating operations.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:  PANEL REFINISHING  On, or about July 27, 2016, the employer failed to select proper respiratory protection for employees that were required to work with ES 130 Everstrong Adhesive, which contained methylene chloride. Employees were provided N95 dust masks, which were appropriate for dusts and mists.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 27, 2016,  the employer did not ensure that employees were trained on proper respirator use and maintenance prior to being required to wear the following:  a) A 3M 630 half face, negative pressure, elastomeric respirator while spray coating with flammable coatings, b) A 3M N95 dust mask while resurfacing office panels with an adhesive that contained methylene chloride.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2494.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

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:    BAY AREA    On, or about July 27, 2016, the employer did not make suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes when employees maintained forklift trucks by topping off corrosive forklift truck battery fluid which contained sulfuric acid.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): When it was reasonably foreseeable that an employee's eyes may contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater methylene chloride and the employer did not provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use:  Finishing  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to provide conveniently located eyewash or quick drenching facilities when employees were exposed to methylene chloride while working with EverStrong ES130 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride. The adhesive was used on office cubicle panels.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include formaldehyde in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of formaldehyde and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (n) of this section:    FLAMMABLE SPRAY COATING    On, or about July 27, 2016, the employer failed to include formaldehyde in its hazard communication program when refinishers were exposed to formaldehyde while spray coating furniture with Magnalac Lacquer Gloss, Clear Base. The coating contained up to 0.1 parts per million of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory irritant and is a cancer promoter and initiator.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program:  FLAMMABLE SPRAY COATING  On, or about July 27, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all employees participated in a training program when refinishers were exposed to formaldehyde while spray coating furniture with Magnalac Lacquer Gloss, Clear Base. The coating contained up to 0.1 parts per million of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory irritant and is a cancer promoter and initiator.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

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:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to develop and maintain a written hazard communication program when employees chemicals including, but not limited to, EverStrong ES130 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride:    PANELING    On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to perform initial monitoring to determine each employees' exposure to methylene chloride when employees worked with chemicals including, but not limited to, EverStrong ES130 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride.      An employee applying the spray adhesive to office panels was exposed to methylene chloride at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 0.43 parts per million. The exposure level was obtained from a sample collected over a 154 minute sampling period on August 2, 2016. Zero exposure was assumed for the 326 minutes not sampled. The PEL for methylene chloride is 25 parts per million.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(k)(1)(iii): The employer did not include methylene chloride in the hazard communication program established to comply with hazard communication standard (HCS) (1910.1200) and did not ensure each employee was trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section:  PANELING  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to include methylene chloride in the hazard communication program and did not train each employee on the hazards associated with methylene chloride when employees were exposed to methylene chloride while working with chemicals including, but not limited to, EverStrong ES130 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride, which was used as a spray adhesive.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(3)(i): The employer did not inform each affected employee of the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1052 and the information available in its appendices and/or how to access or obtain a copy of it in the workplace:  PANELING  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to inform each infected employee on the medical surveillance requirements of CFR 1910.1052 and the information available in its appendices and/or how to access or obtain a copy of it in the workplace when employees worked with chemicals such as, but not limited to, EverStrong ES30 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride. The adhesive was used on office cubicle panels.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(4): The employer did not train each affected employee as required under the Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1915.1200, or 29 CFR 1926.59, as appropriate: (Construction Reference 1926.1152):  PANELING  On, or about, July 27, 2016, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of methylene chloride, such as but not limited to, cancer, cardiac risks and liver damage when employees worked with chemicals such as, but not limited to, EverStrong ES30 Contact Adhesive, which contained at least 80% methylene chloride. The adhesive was used on office cubicle panels.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  FLAMMABLE SPRAY COATING  On, or about July 27, 2016, an employee required to wear a 3M 6300, half face, negative pressure, elastomeric respirator while performing spray coating operations was not fit tested prior to being required to use the tight fitting respirator.

Issued

2016-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:     BAY AREA    On, or about, July 27, 2016, working space around the three phase 277/480 Volt electric panel, which controlled the lighting for the facility, was impeded by stored material including, but not limited to, a metal container of gasoline, a lighting fixture and a metal hub cap.