Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2022-01-14
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Emphasis |
L: LEAD, P: RCS-NEP, N: RCS-NEP
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Case Closed |
2023-03-13
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
1491.6 |
Initial Penalty |
2486.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: (a) Pump Shop - On or about January 21, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the Sears bench grinder had a work rest, exposing the employees to abrasion hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: (a) Pump Shop - On or about January 21, 2022, the employer did not ensure the Sears bench grinder had a tongue guard exposing the employees to abrasion hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
1989.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3315.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S)) (a) Crankshaft Storage Area - On or about January 12, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the unused openings in the breaker boxes were closed, exposing employees to contact with live parts. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 D |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(d): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures approved for the purpose and were not dead front: (a) Crankshaft Storage Area - On or about January 12, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the breaker boxes were guarded by an approved enclosure, exposing employees to contact with live parts. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
1491.6 |
Initial Penalty |
2486.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
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: (a) Facility - On or about January 12, 2022 the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program governing the usage of hazardous chemicals in the facility, such as but not limited to: SC-4, Zepreserve, WD-40, etc. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F10 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift: (a) Pump Shop - On or about January 12, 2022, the employer did not label a bottle of WD-40 with the appropriate identity, exposing employees to chemical hazard. (b) Tear Down - On or about January 12, 2022, the employer did not label the tank containing caustic solution with the appropriate identity, exposing employees to chemical hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
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 areas at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Facility - On or about January 12, 2022 employees were exposed to chemical exposure due to the lack of training on the chemicals being utilized in the workplace such as but not limited to SC-4, Zepreserve, WD-40 and other hazardous chemicals. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): (a) Pump Shop - On or about January 21, 2022 the employer did not mark the door leading to the Pump Shop "Not An Exit" exposing employees to a fire hazard. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
Issuance Date |
2022-04-14 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2023-03-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: (a) Storage Room - On or January 12, 2022 the employer did not ensure the electrical switch had a faceplate, exposing employees to an electrical hazard. |
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