346458094
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0215800
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2023-01-25
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5500 TECHNOLOGY PARK BOULEVARD, AUBURN, NY, 13021
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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 |
2023-01-25
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Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1985325 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
1991392 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2023-07-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-05 |
Current Penalty |
6562.8 |
Initial Penalty |
7813.0 |
Final Order |
2023-07-31 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
68 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employee were exposed to dust deflagration, explosion, or other fire hazard: a) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees engaged in wood working operations on the Thermowood Corporation CNC Wood Router C4251540803, its associated ductwork, and the Dust Technology (aka Dustek) DT-75 23081520 enclosureless dust collection system, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards, from accumulations of explosive wood dusts during wood routing operations. The wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 10.13 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 0.68 is above 0.5. b) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees engaged in wood working operations on the Thermowood Corporation CNC Wood Router C4250500799, its associated ductwork, and the Dustek M1000-99-196 enclosureless dust collection system, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards, from accumulations of explosive wood dusts during wood routing operations. The wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 11.09 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 0.90 is above 0.5. c) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees engaged in wood working operations on the Olimpick Edge Bander k 600 AH/117427, its associated ductwork and the Dustek C1000-14-116 enclosureless dust collection system, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards, from accumulations of explosive wood dusts during wood banding operations. The wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 1.26 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 1.37 is above 0.5. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
Issuance Date |
2023-07-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-05 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-07-31 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
68 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) location was not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: a) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees, engaged in wood working operations on the Thermowood Corporation CNC Wood Router C4251540803, its associated ductwork, and the Dust Technology (aka Dustek) DT-75 23081520 enclosureless dust collection system, were exposed to fire and explosive hazards from electrical installations that were not intrinsically safe, explosion proof, approved for Class II, Division 2 locations. Wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 10.13 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 0.68 is above 0.5. b) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees engaged in wood working operations on the Thermowood Corporation CNC Wood Router C4250500799, its associated ductwork, and the Dustek M1000-99-196 enclosureless dust collection system, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from electrical installations that were not intrinsically safe, explosion proof, approved for Class II, Division 2 locations. Wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 11.09 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 0.90 is above 0.5. c) Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd, Auburn NY, 13021. On or about 1/25/2023, employees engaged in wood working operations on the Olimpick Edge Bander k 600 AH/117427, its associated ductwork and the Dustek C1000-14-116 enclosureless dust collection system were, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from electrical installations that were not intrinsically safe, explosion proof, approved for Class II, Division 2 locations. Wood dust was collected to determine explosivity. Test results show that the sampled dust is a combustible Class II dust, and is explosive, with a Kst of 1.26 bar*meters/second. The explosion severity of 1.37 is above 0.5. |
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346433121
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0215800
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2023-01-12
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5500 TECHNOLOGY PARK BOULEVARD, AUBURN, NY, 13021
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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 |
2023-01-12
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1985325 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 A12 |
Issuance Date |
2023-07-07 |
Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-02 |
Current Penalty |
6562.0 |
Initial Penalty |
10938.0 |
Final Order |
2023-07-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(a)(12): A circular saw where conditions were such that there was a possibility of contact with the portion of the saw either beneath or behind the table, that portion of the saw was not covered with an a guard arranged to prevent accidental contact with the saw. a) Production area, Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd., Auburn, NY 13021, on or about 1/12/2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to point of operation hazards while operating a Altendorf crosscut table saw. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100213 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2023-07-07 |
Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-02 |
Current Penalty |
14438.0 |
Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
Final Order |
2023-07-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): A Circular handfed crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which met all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws. a) Production area, Mack Studios, Inc., 5500 Technology Park Blvd., Auburn, NY 13021, on or about 1/12/2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to point of operation hazards while operating a Powermatic crosscut table saw. Mack Studios, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1311482, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on 8/29/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 5500 Technology Park Boulevard, Auburn NY, 13021. |
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343510475
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0215800
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2018-10-04
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38 ALLEN STREET, AUBURN, NY, 13021
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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 |
2018-11-08
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Case Closed |
2019-02-28
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1385909 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 IV |
Issuance Date |
2018-12-12 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-16 |
Current Penalty |
1978.8 |
Initial Penalty |
3298.0 |
Final Order |
2019-02-21 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers: a) Spray booth area in warehouse, on or about 10/4/18: Employees were exposed to a fire hazard when applying combustible powder coat in a spray booth not equipped with automatic sprinklers. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
Issuance Date |
2018-12-12 |
Current Penalty |
1978.8 |
Initial Penalty |
3298.0 |
Final Order |
2019-02-21 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
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) Spray booth area in warehouse, on or about 10/4/18: An eyewash was not available for employees working with Surcoat SW 3000, a corrosive phosphatizing agents. |
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343114823
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0215800
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2018-04-26
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5500 TECHNOLOGY PARK BOULEVARD, AUBURN, NY, 13021
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2018-08-02
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Case Closed |
2020-07-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1325716 |
Health |
Yes |
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Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1330469 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Current Penalty |
2910.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3880.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 2 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C) were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container electrically interconnected. a) Spray painting room, on or about 4/26/18: The nozzle of a 55 gallon drum of Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner was not electrically interconnected with the 32 oz. container used during liquid transfers. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 III |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
1 |
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) Spray painting room, on or about 4/26/18: Employees working with category 2 flammable liquids were not trained to eliminate exposure to static electrical discharge by interconnecting the nozzle of a 55 gallon drum of Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner with the 32 oz. container used during liquid transfers. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Current Penalty |
2473.5 |
Initial Penalty |
3298.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
13 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: a) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An evaluation and reasonable estimate of exposure was not performed for employees performing buffering and sanding operations while being required to wear respirators such as GVS half mask air purifying respirators and P100 filtering face pieces. b) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An evaluation and reasonable estimate of exposure was not performed for employees from a temporary agency performing sanding operations while being required to wear P100 filtering face pieces. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
13 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
1 |
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) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee performing buffering operations was not medically evaluated on respirator. He was wearing a GVS half mask air purifying respirator. b) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee performing sanding operations was not medically evaluated on respirator. He was wearing a P100 filtering facepiece. c) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee from a temporary agency performing sanding operations was not medically evaluated on respirator. He was wearing a P100 filtering facepiece. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
13 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee performing buffering operations was not trained on respirator use. He was wearing a GVS half mask air purifying respirator. b) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee performing sanding operations was not trained on respirator use. He was wearing a P100 filtering facepiece. c) Light production area, on or about 4/26/18: An employee from a temporary agency performing sanding operations was not trained on respirator use. He was wearing a P100 filtering facepiece. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 C02 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-04 |
Current Penalty |
3880.5 |
Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator: a) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: A spreader was not in place to guard against kickback of material from the blade of a Powermatic table saw. b) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: A spreader was not in place to guard against kickback of material from the blade of an Altendorf table saw. abatement certification must be submitted for this item |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 C03 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator: a) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: Non-kickback fingers were not in place to guard against kickback from the blade of a Powermatic table saw. b) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: Non-kickback fingers were not in place to guard against kickback from the blade of an Altendorf table saw. abatement certification must be submitted for this item |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut: a) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: A hood was not in place to guard the blade of a Powermatic table saw. b) Production area, on or about 4/26/18: A hood was not in place to guard the blade of an Altendorf table saw. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101052 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure: a)Light production area, on or about 5/24/18: Initial determination of employee exposure through the monitoring of short term exposure Limits (STEL) was not performed for employees using SciGrip 16 Solvent Cement for Acrylic, containing 30-60% methylene chloride. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101052 K01 III |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: a)Light production area, on or about 5/24/18: Training was not provided for employees using SciGrip 16 Solvent Cement for Acrylic, containing 30-60% methylene chloride. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 |
Issuance Date |
2018-08-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-22 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2018-08-31 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked: a) Finishing area, on or about 5/24/18: Two 16 oz containers in a tray marked "Shawn" were not labeled. b) Finishing area, on or about 5/24/18: One 16 oz container in a tray marked "Tim" was not labeled. c) Finishing area, on or about 5/24/18: Three 16 oz containers in a tray marked "GG" were not labeled. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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332811496
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0215800
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2012-03-12
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5500 TECH PARK BLVD., AUBURN, NY, 13021
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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 |
2012-03-12
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Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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Case Closed |
2012-05-23
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332811579
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0215800
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2012-03-12
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5500 TECH PARK BLVD., AUBURN, NY, 13021
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2012-03-12
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Case Closed |
2014-04-17
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-05-29 |
Current Penalty |
3360.0 |
Initial Penalty |
5600.0 |
Final Order |
2012-07-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
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 employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Finishing Department, on or about 3/12/2012: Painters were required to wear half face air purifying respirators and had not been provided with a medical evaluation. MACK STUDIOS/DISPLAYS INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 161945 (312366560), CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5(B), ISSUED ON 01/29/2009, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5500 TECH PARK BLVD., AUBURN NY 13021 |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
Issuance Date |
2012-05-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-07-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
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) Finishing Department, on or about 3/12/2012: Painters were required to wear half face air purifying respirators and had not been provided with fit tests. MACK STUDIOS/DISPLAYS INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 161945 (312366560), CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5(C), ISSUED ON 01/29/2009, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5500 TECH PARK BLVD., AUBURN NY 13021 |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
Issuance Date |
2012-05-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-07-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
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) Finishing Department, on or about 3/12/2012: Painters were required to wear half face air purifying respirators and had not been provided with annual respirator training. MACK STUDIOS/DISPLAYS INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 161945 (312366560), CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5(d), ISSUED ON 01/29/2009, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5500 TECH PARK BLVD., AUBURN NY 13021 |
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