| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2023-11-17
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| Emphasis |
L: HHHT50, N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2024-09-30
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2103592 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1711250 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The workplace was not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) Shop Area: Employees are exposed to fire, deflagration, and explosion hazards from the accumulation of combustible dust around the surface of a Dusteck collection system. The Dustek bag collection system was not properly secured allowing dust to escape and accumulate; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) On or about November 17, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all sides of the Schweitzer and Crosson RTT Cross Draft Spray Booth were accessible. Two (2) 55-gallom drums, a job-made wood cabinet, and a bag containing wood chips were kept next to the spraying area. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2):The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) Flammable liquids such as, but not limited to, C200 paint Catalyst (Cat3 ), Acromapro paint thinner (Cat 3), and TS 18 Acrylic-Urethane (Cat 3) are kept in excess of one day or shift within the vicinity of spraying operations, exposing the employee to a fire hazard; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 G03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-16 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) At spray area, for the spray booth operations, rags impregnated with finishing materials such as, but not limited to, flammable liquids C200 paint Catalyst (Cat3), Acromapro paint thinner (Cat 3), and TS 18 Acrylic-Urethane (Cat 3) were disposed of in cardboard boxes; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
5000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect employee health or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented: Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while conducting spray-painting operations with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while engaged in sawing, ripping, sanding, grinding, and gluing construction materials such as, but limited to, plaster, hard wood, plywood, and plexiglass. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: a) Employees engaged in woodworking manufacturing voluntarily used a tight-fitting half face N95 respirators such as, but not limited to, 3M 8511 and HDX Particle. Information contained in Appendix D was not provided by the employer; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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: Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while conducting spray-painting operations with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while engaged in sawing, ripping, sanding, grinding, and gluing construction materials such as, but limited to, plaster, hard wood, plywood, and plexiglass. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while conducting spray-painting operations with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while engaged in sawing, ripping, sanding, grinding, and gluing construction materials such as, but limited to, plaster, hard wood, plywood, and plexiglass. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii): Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while conducting spray-painting operations with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) The employer provided and required employees to wear tight-fitting 3M half-mask elastomeric respirators with gas/vapor cartridges/filters, P100 while engaged in sawing, ripping, sanding, grinding, and gluing construction materials such as, but limited to, plaster, hard wood, plywood, and plexiglass. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the 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: Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) Spray Booth Area : An employee engaged in spray painting operations utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) Shop Area: Employees engaged in visual display furniture manufacturing utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Elite lightweight filler (containing talc 10-25%, and styrene 2-25%), MH Ready Patch (containing hydrocarbons Naphtha Hydrotreated Heavy 2-10%), 3M Polystyrene Foam Insulation 78 (containing hexane 30-40% and dimethyl Ether 40-50%), and combustible dust. A Hazard Communication Training Program was not in place; on or about 11/17/2023. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use. Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) Spray Booth Area : An employee engaged in spray painting operations utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) Shop Area: Employees engaged in visual display furniture manufacturing utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Elite lightweight filler (containing talc 10-25%, and styrene 2-25%), MH Ready Patch (containing hydrocarbons Naphtha Hydrotreated Heavy 2-10%), 3M Polystyrene Foam Insulation 78 (containing hexane 30-40% and dimethyl Ether 40-50%), and combustible dust. A Hazard Communication Training Program was not in place; on or about 11/17/202 Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals or materials in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: Arsenal Communication Inc. Production Facility located at: 36-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11104. a) Spray Booth Area : An employee engaged in spray painting operations utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, IC &S (containing volatile organic compounds, xylene 40%, toluene 15%, and methyl ethyl ketone 30%) and UN1213 (containing acetone 60-100%) b) Shop Area: Employees engaged in visual display furniture manufacturing utilized hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Elite lightweight filler (containing talc 10-25%, and styrene 2-25%), MH Ready Patch (containing hydrocarbons Naphtha Hydrotreated Heavy 2-10%), 3M Polystyrene Foam Insulation 78 (containing hexane 30-40% and dimethyl Ether 40-50%), and combustible dust. A Hazard Communication Training Program was not in place; on or about 11/17/202 Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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