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341106102
|
1032500
|
2015-12-03
|
1604 INDUSTRIAL WAY, CALDWELL, ID, 83605
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|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2015-12-03
|
| Case Closed |
2015-12-03
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
991535 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
988405 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
|
|
341106755
|
1032500
|
2015-12-03
|
1604 INDUSTRIAL WAY, CALDWELL, ID, 83605
|
|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-12-03
|
| Case Closed |
2015-12-03
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
991535 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
988405 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
|
|
339915357
|
1032500
|
2014-08-11
|
1604 INDUSTRIAL WAY, CALDWELL, ID, 83605
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2014-08-20
|
| Case Closed |
2015-07-21
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
904547 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
988405 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not in use: a) In the west end of Shop 3, on or about August 4, 2014, MEK and Xylene were found in open and unlabeled containers overnight or when not in use. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i): Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types as were needed for special hazards of operation and storage: a) In Shop 4 (new spray paint area), on or about August 20, 2014, fire extinguishers were not in place while painting operations were performed using MEK; Xylene; Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent; Ethyl benzene; Methyl n-Propyl Ketone. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat: a) On or about August 4 and August 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, a gasoline powered paint sprayer was used in spray painting operations in Shops 3 & 4 where flammable vapors may exist. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6): "No Smoking" signs were not conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present: a) On or about August 4, 2014 there were no "NO SMOKING" signs in the spray painting area of Shop #3 where operations were conducted that include MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone were used. b) On or about August 20, 2014 there were no "NO SMOKING" signs in Shop #4 (new spray painting area) where operations were conducted that include MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone were used . Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 C08 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(8): Portable lamp(s) were used in the spraying area(s) during spraying operations: a) In shop 3, on or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, a halogen work lamp was found in the spray painting area including inside tanks where MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone were used. b) In shop 4, on August 20, 2014 and at times prior to, a halogen work lamp was used in spray painting operations including inside tanks where MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone were used. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| 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) In the painting areas in Shop 3 and 4, on or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not adequately evaluated the respiratory hazards of spray painting operations when working inside of the tanks. Employees work with chemicals such as Xylene and MEK. The employer has not evaluated the health hazards of spray painting inside tanks. The employer requires spray painters to wear elastomeric respirators but has not evaluated and assessed the respiratory hazards in the work place. b) In the welding area in Shop 3, on or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not adequately identified the respiratory hazards of welding operations when working inside of the tanks . Employees weld on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The employer has not evaluated the health hazards of welding inside tanks. The employer requires welders to wear cartridge respirators but has not evaluated and assessed the respiratory hazards in the work place. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| 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) On or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, in the painting areas in Shop #3 and 4, employees performing spray painting work with chemicals such as Xylene and MEK. The employer requires spray painters to wear tight-fitting elastomeric respirators but has not had these employees receive a medical evaluation. b) On or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, in the welding area in Shop #3, employees perform welding operations weld on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The employer requires welders to wear P100 respirators but has not had these employees receive a medical evaluation. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): a) On or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, in the painting areas in Shop #3 and 4, employees work with chemicals such as Xylene and MEK. The employer requires spray painters to wear elastomeric respirators but has not provided them with an appropriate fit test. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i): The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or interfered with valve function: a) On or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior to and on August 20, 2014 the employer permits spray painters that are required to wear tight-fitting elastomeric respirators to have facial hair. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) On or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior to, employees are required to wear tight-fitting elastomeric respirators during spray painting operations and they have not been adequately trained in the respiratory protection program of the employer. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): Evaluations of the workplace were not conducted to ensure the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented. a) On or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior to, the respiratory protection program of Superior Steel Products, Inc. states that the employer shall conduct medical evaluations, fit testing, and have employees be clean shaven while wearing tight-fitting respirators. The employer has not effectively evaluated the workplace to ensure compliance with its own program. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C05 II F |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(F): The atmosphere within the spaces have not been periodically tested as necessary to ensure that the continuous forced air ventilation is preventing the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere. a) In Shop 1 on or about August 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were welding inside new and used tanks. Periodic testing of the atmosphere was not being performed. b) In Shop 3 on or about August 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were welding and spray painting inside new and used tanks. Periodic testing of the atmosphere was not performed. c) In Shop 4 on or about August 20, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were spray painting inside new tanks. Periodic testing of the atmosphere was not performed. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 D04 VIII |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that employees properly used rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): a) On or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior to, in the DOT inspection repair area, employees were not required to pre-stage or assemble rescue equipment before entering the tank. b) On or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior to, in the media blasting and tank painting area, employees were not required to pre-stage or assemble rescue equipment before entering the tank. NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) On or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, employees entering confined spaces and permit required confined spaces were not trained to recognize the hazards associated with working in the confined spaces such as a lack of oxygen, difficulties in communicating when an employee is inside a tank, welding and grinding inside a used tank, slips, trips and falls inside a tank, maneuvering around baffles in a tank. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 K02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(ii): When persons other than the host employer's employees performed permit space rescue, the host employer did not provide the rescue service with access to all permit spaces from which rescue may be necessary so that the rescue service is aware of the hazards. a) On or about August 4, 2014 and at times prior to, employer has not had Caldwell EMS rescue on site to determine needs or arrange a practice rescue. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 K02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that affected employees practice making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces: a) In Shop 1 (tank repair) on or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior thereto, affected employees did not conduct practice rescues at least once every 12 months. b) In Shop 3 (spray paint area), on or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior thereto, affected employees did not conduct practice rescues at least once every 12 months. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
|
|
339884058
|
1032500
|
2014-08-04
|
1604 INDUSTRIAL WAY, CALDWELL, ID, 83605
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2014-08-20
|
| Case Closed |
2016-01-07
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
901155 |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
991535 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards: a) In Shop 3, on Aug 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; an employee used a Hyster 60 forklift to elevate an employee approximately 9 feet high, to weld on an exterior seam of a steel tank they were constructing. The employee utilized a shop made man basket as a work platform. The platform was not secured to the forks and fall protection was not provided. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace: a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not take steps to ensure all employees operating powered industrial trucks were trained on the safe use. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L03 I G |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training on fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations; a) In shop 3: On Aug. 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, operators were not trained on the safe and proper use of fork attachments such as man-basket, fork extensions and "cherry picker". Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not evaluate and/or document each powered industrial truck operator's performance as required by the standard. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, operators did not receive training nor evaluations prior to their operating powered industrial trucks. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service: a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, employees did not conduct a pre-use inspection of any of the 6 powered industrial trucks on site before using them. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards: a) In Shop 3, on Aug 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, an employee was operating a Hyster LPG powered industrial truck, model H155xl2, in a steel tank fabrication shop and was not wearing a seat belt. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-15 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Section (5)(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when using powered industrial equipment in a hazardous atmosphere: a) In Shop 4 (the new paint area), on August 20, 2014, employees used a MEC electric powered scissor lift Model ZM2633ES within 5 feet of a tank while painting it where flammable vapors were present including MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone. The unit is not classified as intrinsically safe nor explosion proof. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 C02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iv): Power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX were not used in locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases were handled, processed or used, but in which the hazardous liquids, vapors or gases would normally be confined or prevented by positive mechanical ventilation. a) In Shop 3 and 4 painting areas, On Aug 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, employees used a Caterpillar diesel powered industrial truck Model V80 within five (5) feet of the tank painting operations where MEK, Xylene, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon solvent, Ethyl benzene, Methyl n-Propyl Ketone were used. The forklift is not classified for hazardous locations. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100110 H06 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.110(h)(6)(ii)(b): Containers were not protected by crash rails or guards to prevent physical damage: a) Outside of Shop 2, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the bulk liquid propane gas (LPG) tank was exposed to vehicular traffic. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the employer manufactured fork extensions 102 inches long for use on all of the forklifts. b) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the employer manufactured steel man-baskets for use on all the forklifts. c) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the employer manufactured a "cherry picker" or jib with a hand crank winch for use on all the forklifts. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Industrial trucks were altered by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks was not approved by the truck manufacturer: a) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, forklift operators used the 1995 Hyster H100XL LPG forklift (Serial number G005D05710S) upon which an additional counter weight had been added without manufacturer approval and modification of capacity. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition: a) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the 1974 Cat V80 Diesel (Company truck # 1) was missing the data plate. b) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the Hyster powered industrial truck data plates were not legible due to paint over spray. (Company truck numbers 3, 4, 5, & 6). Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): Powered industrial trucks were left unattended without the load engaging means lowered, controls neutralized, and the power shut off: a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014, the welder/operator left the controls of the powered industrial truck, un-attended, and climbed a ladder into the elevated unsecured man basket to work. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees. a) In Shop 3, On August 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto, employees were required, as a condition of employment, to provide, or buy through the company payroll deduction program, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective welding leathers , welding hood / helmet, safety glasses, gloves appropriate for the task, and hearing protection. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: a) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; a personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not conducted for employees standing, walking, working on top of tanks greater than 4 feet above the floor or next lower level for fall protection which requires the use of personal fall protection, guard rails or a safety net. b) In Shop 3, On Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; a personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not conducted for welding in close proximity (5-10 feet) of other welders and grinders. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment: a) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; employees were not trained in the use of the personal fall protection equipment. b) In Shop 3, on Aug. 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto; employees were not trained in the use of PPE while welding inside of steel tanks being constructed, such as welding leathers ; welding hood / helmet; safety glasses, gloves appropriate for the task; hearing protection or air monitoring. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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313354987
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1032500
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2010-07-01
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1604 INDUSTRIAL WAY, CALDWELL, ID, 83605
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2010-07-19
|
| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
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| Case Closed |
2010-10-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
200252674 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Current Penalty |
175.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
225.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Current Penalty |
100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
225.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Current Penalty |
225.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
375.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Current Penalty |
250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
375.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2010-08-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-09-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
01 |
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