| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2020-04-27
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| Case Closed |
2021-11-05
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1529876 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
3210.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5398.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: (a) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, an employee wears a 3M half face elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges when using SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, methyl methacrylate. The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, an employee wears a 3M half face elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges when using SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, methyl methacrylate. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
2470.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
67 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Plant, line 3 - On or about, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program. Employees use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to,SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as methyl methacrylate, Sikaflex-521 UV Normal which contains hazardous chemicals such as C13-C23, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <0.03% aromatic hydrocarbons, and Sikaflex-221 US which contains hazardous chemicals such as 4-4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate. A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Safety Data Sheets AND 3. Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
67 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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: a) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, employees use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to,SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as methyl methacrylate. The employer did not have a safety data sheet SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
67 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, employees use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to,SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as methyl methacrylate, Sikaflex-521 UV Normal which contains hazardous chemicals such as C13-C23, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <0.03% aromatic hydrocarbons, and Sikaflex-221 US which contains hazardous chemicals such as 4-4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate. Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
5020.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8096.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
67 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 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) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, where hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as methyl methacrylate, Sikaflex-521 UV Normal which contains hazardous chemicals such as C13-C23, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <0.03% aromatic hydrocarbons, and Sikaflex-221 US which contains hazardous chemicals such as 4-4-Methylenediphenyl diisocyante are used, employees must be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section: 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets. Employee training must include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Seisenbacher Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard(29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1236900, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/28/17 with respect to a workplace located at 175 Humboldt Street Suite 250 Rochester, NY 14610. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Plant, line 3 - On or about 1/6/20, an employee wears a 3M half face elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges when using SikaFast-3131 S (cartridge) Part A which contains hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, methyl methacrylate. This employee was not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2017-06-02
|
| Case Closed |
2017-08-16
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1220600 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-20 |
| Current Penalty |
850.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1385.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) On or about 06/02/17 throughout the site; employees were exposed to burns and smoke inhalation when the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use but did not provide any general information on their use and the hazards involved with incipient fire fighting. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-20 |
| Current Penalty |
850.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1385.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) On or about 06/02/17 throughout the facility; employees were exposed to being struck by and striking against hazards while driving the battery powered industrial truck to move boxes of stock, pallets of raw materials and unload trucks at an elevated loading dock without being trained on the proper operation of this equipment or the employer completing an evaluation of previously trained operator(s). NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: a) On or about 06/02/17 throughout the facility; employees were exposed to being struck by and striking against hazards while driving the battery powered industrial truck to move boxes of stock, pallets of raw materials and loading/unloading trailers without a properly operating horn and headlights. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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 06/02/17 throughout the facility; employees used Sika Fast cartridges Part A, ( flammable, skin allergen), Sika Fast cartridges Part B ( combustible, skin allergen and fetal toxin), Sika Aktivator-205 ( flammable and neurotoxin) and employer did not provided training on the hazards of these chemicals, proper personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, etc. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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