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344352257
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0213100
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2019-10-02
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625 US ROUTE 3 SUITE 200, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2019-10-02
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| Case Closed |
2021-08-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1503081 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1432225 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
6506.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardenerin 5 minutes intervals for about an hour. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests, medical evaluations, and training. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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: Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include medical evaluations. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include medical evaluations. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include training. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include training. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-16 |
| Current Penalty |
6506.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, 67-77% Isopropyl Alcohol. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. Employee sprays 4 bumpers in 1 hour; it takes 5 minutes for each spraying task. Three coats are sprayed for each bumper. Spraying is done in a spray booth. Standox Filler contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Propylene Glycol. Standox 2K Plasticiser contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Butyl Acetate. Standox 2K Hardener contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, polyisocyanate resin. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, 67-77% Isopropyl Alcohol. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener. Employee sprays 4 bumpers in 1 hour; it takes 5 minutes for each spraying task. Three coats are sprayed for each bumper. Spraying is done in a spray booth. Standox Filler contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Propylene Glycol. Standox 2K Plasticiser contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Butyl Acetate. Standox 2K Hardener contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, polyisocyanate resin. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a ½ 3M respirator or 3M full face respirator when spraying molds with Chem Trend Chemlease 501SR 10-12 times a day for 10-15 minutes. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests. b). On or about 10/2/19, on site for employees required to don a full face 3M 6001 respirator when spraying with Standox 2K Plasticiser, Standox 2K HS System Filler, and Standox 2K Hardener for about an hour. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include fit tests. |
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344321294
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0213100
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2019-09-19
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625 US ROUTE 3 SUITE 200, 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 |
2019-09-19
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| Case Closed |
2020-01-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1499179 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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344322250
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0213100
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2019-09-19
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625 US ROUTE 3 SUITE 200, 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 |
2019-09-19
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2020-11-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1435225 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1499179 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 II B 2 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6940.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of liquid that may be located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II or III liquids in containers. (a) Bulk liquid storage area, across from RIM molding room: On or prior to 9/19/19, approximately 250 gallons of flammable liquids, including but not limited to: AC1518 Release 501, Diestone DLS, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Klean Strip Naked Gun Gold gun cleaner, and other chemicals were stored in containers ranging from 5 gallon UN containers to 55 gallon drums. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Current Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s) (a) At the worksite, during RIM molding process: On or prior to 9/19/19, employees were exposed to struck and crushed-by hazards while working underneath the upper half of the mold assembly which was supported by a Cat C6000-LP forklift. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 III |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load engaging means fully lowered: (a) At the worksite, during RIM molding process: On or prior to 9/19/19, employees were exposed to struck and crushed-by hazards while working underneath the upper half of the mold assembly which was supported by a Cat C6000-LP forklift. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-03-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: (a) At the facility -- On or prior to 9/19/19, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers. |
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343124202
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0213100
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2018-04-30
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625 US ROUTE 3, 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 |
2018-04-30
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| Case Closed |
2018-08-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1331451 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-20 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips: a) Located in the injection mold room, on April 30, 2018, employees were exposed to an unguarded rotating belt on the injection molding machine, exposing employees to an amputation hazard. |
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