| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2017-05-09
|
| Case Closed |
2017-12-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1204250 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1231029 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-07 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure employees in a hoist area were protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level. (a) Shop: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees access the material storage area and are exposed to an approximate 12 foot fall hazard to a concrete floor. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100110 D10 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-07 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic: (a) Yard: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, tracks observed from a Gehl rough terrain were measured approximately 14 feet away from an unprotected 1000 lb. propane tank. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2897.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machine whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded: a) Shop: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto; A Drill Press did not have a guard affixed to the point of operation that would prevent an operators fingers or hand from being caught in the drill attachment. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: (a) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a Drill Press not equipped with an identification plate with make and/or model, but the motor had a serial number JD 031448. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2897.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) Shop: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a flexible cord was used to provide power to a Drill Press. b) Yard: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords were used with the junction box for the Airless Sprayer. c) Arc Light Dynamics Pro 12000: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a metal junction box was found on the floor and utilized to power the computer for the plasma table. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed. a) Shop: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto a knockout plug was missing from a 4 way junction box left on the floor. b) Mechanical Bay: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto a knockout plug was missing from a 2 way junction box in use providing temporary power to the Drill Press. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) Mechanical Bay: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto a 2 way junction box was in use providing temporary power to the Drill Press. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: (a) Yard: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, Airless paint sprayer. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). a) Shop/Yard: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not implement necessary inspections prior to use, defects found included but were not limited to, junction boxes found damaged and not in use per manufacturer listed and labeled requirements, flexible cords in need of strain relief, flexible cords substituting for fixed wiring. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2017-05-09
|
| Emphasis |
N: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2017-12-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1204250 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1229577 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
20 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid: (a) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have adequate and/or up to date first aid training for potential lacerations, falls, and/or exposure to corrosive and flammable chemicals. The nearest clinic is 8.4 miles away (approximately 10 minutes). (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have AED training. on newly purchased defibrillator. The nearest clinic is 8.4 miles away (approximately 10 minutes). Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-07-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have adequate means to flush eyes for 15 minutes for potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0. Exposure to corrosive chemicals in Rusty/Red may cause severe eye damage and severe skin burns. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have adequate means to flush eyes for 15 minutes for potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0. Exposure to corrosive chemicals in Black F-1401 can cause severe eye damage and severe skin burns. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 A05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): 29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): For employees who use respirators required by this section, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: (a) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: (a) On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (d) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood and dust masks. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators. (d) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood and dust masks. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0. (d) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0. (d) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-06-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-07-05 |
| Nr Instances |
20 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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 May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash. (b) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0. (c) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure toTriple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0. (d) On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting. Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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