| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2015-04-08
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| Emphasis |
N: PMETALS, N: SILICA, L: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2015-12-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
973635 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-09-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 written respirator program must include: i. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; ii. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; iii. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; iv. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; v. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; vi. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators; vii. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations; viii. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and ix. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. (a) Sand Blasting - On or about April 7, 2015 the blaster is required to wear respiratory protection but the employer has not established or implemented a written respiratory program. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-09-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: (a) Polishing Area - On or about April 8, 2015 the polisher was exposed to continuous noise at 69.6% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 87 decibels during the 450 minutes sampling period on April 8, 2015. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-09-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: (a) Polishing Area - On or about April 8, 2015 the polisher was exposed to continuous noise at 69.6% of the permissible daily noise (eight hour time weighted average sound level of 90 decibels) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 87 decibels during the 450 minutes sampling period on April 8, 2015. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-09-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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)Work Area - On or about April 7, 2015 the employer had not established or implemented a written Hazard Communication Program for the employees that are exposed to welding fumes, silica and dust. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-03-24
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2015-12-01
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
973635 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: (a) Through out the facility - On or about March 24, 2015, the employer did not have an energy control program for equipment such as but not limited to the press break, sheer, air compressor, iron worker, welders, CNC router, and when outside contractors perform work. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): (a) Hydraulic press break - On or about March 24, 2015, there were no fixed devices such as guards, light curtains, two hand devises, etc. to prevent employees' limbs from entering the point of operation. (b) Hydraulic sheer - On or about March 24, 2015, there were no fixed devices such as guards, light curtains, two hand devises, etc. to prevent employees' limbs from entering the point of operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-02 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): (a) North end of shop - On or about March 24, 2015, the horizontal belt sanders did not have guards around all exposed pulleys to prevent employees from being injured when turning the machine(s) on or off. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) South end of shop next to roll-up door - On or about March 24, 2015, employee uses an air hose with a metal nozzle attached containing 95 p.s.i. to remove remaining fluid from manufactured parts. These parts come in different sizes and shapes and some are held by the employee to remove excess fluid. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100244 B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.244(b): Abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were not equipped with an operating valve which had to be held open manually. No support(s) for the abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were provided for mounting the nozzle when not in use : (a) Sand blasting area on North East of building - On or about March 24, 2015, the nozzle did not have a dead man switch and no mounting devise when not being used. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: (a) Electrical panel marked LP1 on west wall next to press machine - On or about March 24, 2015, the employer exposed employees to live parts greater than 50 volts because several missing breakers in cabinet LP1 are not covered exposing live bus bars and wiring. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040004 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
240.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not keep records of fatalities, injuries and illnesses as required by this part: (a) At the facility - On or about March 24, 2015, The employer did not have or maintain the OSHA 300 log or the 300-A summary. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-17 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: (a) West side of building - On or about March 24, 2015, the employer did not have each service, feeder, and branch circuit clearly labeled in electrical panel LP1, DP1 and Service Disconnect. Employees were not clear on what breaker to turn off in the event of an emergency that can prevent electrical shock or emergency shut down of some equipment. |
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