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340408509
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0213100
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2015-02-12
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29 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE 101, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-02-12
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| Case Closed |
2022-08-11
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
958048 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1064685 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
3875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3850.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts who were required to wear a tight fitting air purifying respirator and had never received a medical evaluation. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts who were required to wear a tight fitting air purifying respirator and had never been trained on when to change out respirator cartridges. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 VI |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vi): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of recognizing medical signs and symptoms that could limit or prevent the effectiveness of the respirator: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts who were required to wear a tight fitting air purifying respirator and had never received respirator training on medical issues that could impair respirator use. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-23 |
| Current Penalty |
3875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4620.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts exposed to hazardous chemicals such as styrene, acetone, cobalt, alumina trihydrate, methyl methacrylate and DDM 9, an organic peroxide. The Ansell NeoTouch neoprene gloves being used were designed to provide protection against splashing of chemicals such as oils, acids, caustics and solvents. This work requires gloves that provide protection against immersion hazards. Additionally, these gloves don't offer chemical resistance to the skin absorption of styrene and acetone. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
3875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6160.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about February 12, 2015, in the hand lamination area, a suitable eyewash station was not provided within the work area for immediate use for employees mixing Luperox DDM-9 an organic peroxide into the prepared resin. Employees were provided with two 16 ounce squeeze bottles of solution which do not meet the requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z358. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard "Medical Service and First Aid", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
3875.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9240.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, the employer failed to implement their written hazard communication program in the workplace for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts exposed to hazardous chemicals such as styrene, acetone, cobalt, alumina trihydrate, methyl methacrylate and DDM 9, an organic peroxide. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number ,1 item number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: (a) On or about February 12, 2015, in the hand laminating area, two five gallon metal flammable safety containers holding acetone used for cleaning tools were not labeled with identity labels. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number ,1 item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
02002C |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: (a) On or about February 12, 2015, in the hand lamination area, the plastic squeeze bottle containing Luperox DDM-9, an organic peroxide catalyst, added to the resin was not labeled with warning labels. (b) On or about February 12, 2015, in the hand laminating area, two five gallon metal flammable safety containers holding acetone used for cleaning tools were not labeled with warning labels. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number 1, item number 4c and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
02002D |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts exposed to hazardous chemicals such as styrene, acetone, cobalt, alumina trihydrate, methyl methacrylate and DDM 9, an organic peroxide. The employer did not include training on the physical and health hazards of these chemicals being used in the work area. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200 (h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number 1, item number 4d and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
02002E |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-07-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: (a) On or about December 5, 2014, in the hand lamination area, for employees performing hand lamination of fiberglass bus parts exposed to hazardous chemicals such as styrene, acetone, cobalt, alumina trihydrate, methyl methacrylate and DDM 9, an organic peroxide. The employer did not include training on the correct gloves to wear while performing this task as outlined in the employer's Personal Protective Equipment Assessment. BFG International USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200 (h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966664, citation number 1, item number 4d and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
03001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Current Penalty |
500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
770.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness: (a) On or about February 13, 2015, the employer failed to complete an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent form for an injury on December 5, 2014 that involved burns to both hands of a temporary employee, supervised by BFG International USA, LLC, that was performing hand lamination of fiberglass parts. |
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| Citation ID |
03001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): The employer did not enter each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred: (a) On or about February 13, 2015, the employer failed to report on their OSHA 300 Log for 2014, a December 5, 2014 injury that involved burns to both hands of a temporary employee supervised by BFG International USA, LLC. The temporary worker was performing hand lamination of fiberglass parts by applying a fiberglass and chemical resin to a bus mold on the day of the injury. |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101020 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
770.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-06-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1020(e)(1)(i): When an employee or designated representative requested access to a record, the employer did not provide access within 15 working days and did not apprise the employee or designated representative the reason for the delay and earliest date when the record can be made available: (a) On or about December 22, 2014, in the facility, copies of Material Safety Data Sheets requested by an designated employee representative, for the chemicals contained in the k133 resin being applied to the molds in the hand lamination department and the cleaning chemicals being used by an exposed temporary worker, were not supplied within 15 working days of the written request. |
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340105964
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0213100
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2014-11-24
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29 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE 101, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2014-11-24
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| Case Closed |
2014-11-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
922657 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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340106202
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0213100
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2014-11-24
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29 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE 101, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-11-24
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| Case Closed |
2016-03-30
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
966939 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
5750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7700.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a) Texture Spray Booth - On or about 11/24/14, the areas around the Spray Booth (Brand: Standard Tools & Equipment Spray Booth) were not accessible. Category 2 and 3 Flammable Liquids were in use, including but not limited to, CCP Composites Air Dry and CCP Composites Pro-Clear. BFG International USA, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966939, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 08/28/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way suite 101, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
5750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7700.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary: a) Gel Coat Spray Booth - On or about 11/24/14, there was accumulation of combustible material on the walls and floor. Category 3 Flammable Liquids were in use, including but not limited to, HK Research Gel Coat (Flashpoint 87-95 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F) and CCP Composites Gel Coat (Flashpoint 89.6 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F). BFG International USA, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966939, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 08/28/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 29 Distribution Way suite 101, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. |
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339666646
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0213100
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2014-04-08
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29 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE 101, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-08
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| Case Closed |
2019-10-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
966939 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
878169 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 I05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5): The employer did not ensure proper initial fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors: (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the final assembly area, for an employee using a pneumatic hand held buffer to buff fiberglass reinforced plastic bus panels and parts, that was exposed to a dose of 135% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 92 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 9, 2014 for 311 minutes. Zero exposure was for 169 minutes to total 480 minutes. The worker was wearing Moldex disposable plugs that were not correctly inserted into his ear canals. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the final assembly area, for a new employee using a pneumatic hand held buffer to buff fiberglass reinforced plastic bus panels and parts, that was exposed to a dose of 135% measured on a 80 dBA threshold dosimeter. This was equivalent to a sound level of 92 dBA. Sampling was conducted on April 9, 2014 for 311 minutes. Zero exposure was for 169 minutes to total 480 minutes. The worker was wearing Moldex disposable plugs that were not correctly inserted into his ear canals. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about April 8, 2014, in the final assembly area on the sanding/buffing table, employees were pouring Luperox DDM-9, a ketone peroxide catalyst from a quart size bottle into a plastic cup for mixing with resin. The nearest eye wash station was more than 188 feet away from this table in the adjacent wet manufacturing area. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1575.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated total dust listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 mg/m3: (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 37.09 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 370 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 110 minutes to total 480 minutes. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the trim booth, for an employee trimming fiberglass reinforced plastic parts with hand held pneumatic grinders, exposed to a time weighted average of 37.09 mg/m3 of total dust. Sampling was conducted for 370 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for 110 minutes to total 480 minutes. Feasible engineering and administrative controls available include but not limited to the installation of a dust collection system, using tools equipped with local exhaust, eliminating the use of compressed air to clean off dust from clothes and other surfaces, and the use of employee rotation. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-29 |
| Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (a) On or about April 8, 2014, in the facility, the employer did not implement their written hazard communication program in regards to training and labeling of transfer containers for employees manufacturing composite parts for the transit industry. These employees were exposed to hazardous products such as acetone, fiberglass reinforced plastic dust, gelcoats and DDM-9 containing ketone peroxide. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the final assembly area, a quart sized plastic bottle containing Luperox DDM-9, ketone peroxide was not labeled with its identity. (b) On or about April 8, 2014, in the gelcoat booth area, the plastic gallon sized container, containing Luperox DDM-9, ketone peroxide, connected to the spraying equipment was not labeled with its identity. (c) On or about April 8, 2014, in the gelcoat booth area, there were two plastic containers of white and gray gelcoat that were not labeled with their identity. (d) On or about April 8, 2014, in the hand lay up area, there were two plastic quart sized containers of acetone used to clean tools that were not labeled with their identity. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: (a) On or about April 9, 2014, in the final assembly area, a quart sized plastic bottle containing Luperox DDM-9, ketone peroxide was not labeled with its hazard warnings. (b) On or about April 8, 2014, in the gelcoat booth area, the plastic gallon sized container, containing Luperox DDM-9, ketone peroxide, connected to the spraying equipment was not labeled with its hazard warnings. (c) On or about April 8, 2014, in the gelcoat booth area, there were two plastic containers of white and gray gelcoat that were not labeled with their hazard warnings. (d) On or about April 8, 2014, in the hand lay up area, there were two plastic quart sized containers of acetone used to clean tools that were not labeled with their hazard warnings. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not 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 physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area: (a) On or about April 8, 2014, in the facility, for three new employees that were exposed to hazardous products such as fiberglass reinforced plastic dust, gelcoats and DDM-9 containing Ketone peroxide, prior to receiving training per the requirements of 1910.1200(h)(2) and (h)(3). |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) On or about April 8, 2014, in the final assembly area, for a worker that was wearing a 3M half face respirator with a full beard while buffing fiberglass parts. (b) On or about April 8, 2014, in the gelcoat booth, for the painter that was wearing a 3M full face respirator with facial hair that came in contact with the sealing surface of the respirator. |
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339669392
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0213100
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2014-04-08
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29 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE 101, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-09
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| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2019-10-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
878169 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
966664 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a) Gel Coat Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, the areas around the Gel Coat Booth (Brand: Standard Tools & Equipment Spray Booth) were not accessible. Category 3 flammable liquids are used in the booth. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(ii): Discarded filter pads and filter rolls were not immediately removed to a safe, well-detached location or placed in a water-filled metal container and disposed of at the close of the day's operation when not maintained complete: a) Gel Coat Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, filters that had been removed from the spray booth and had an accumulation of combustible material (from use of category 3 flammable liquids) and were stored in drums and boxes next to the paint booth rather than immediate disposal. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 F03 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3): Sprinklers protecting spraying areas were not kept as free from deposits as practical by cleaning daily if necessary: a) Gel Coat Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, there was accumulation of combustible material on the fire suppression sprinklers. b) Texture Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, there was accumulation of combustible material on the fire suppression sprinklers. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary: a) Gel Coat Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, there was accumulation of combustible material on the walls and floor. Category 3 Flammable Liquids, including but not limited to, HK Research Gel Coat (Flashpoint 87-95 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F) and CCP Composites Gel Coat (Flashpoint 89.6 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F) are used in the booth. b) Texture Spray Booth - On or about April 8, 2014, there was accumulation of combustible material on the walls and floor. Category 3 Flammable Liquids, including but not limited to, CCP Composites Air Dry (Flashpoint 89.6 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F). A Category 2 Flammable Liquid is also used in the booth, CCP Composites Pro-Clear (Flashpoint 21.2 degrees F, Boiling Point 293 degrees F). |
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