| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-08-21
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| Emphasis |
N: SSTARG12, P: SSTARG12
|
| Case Closed |
2014-01-09
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
935665 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: a) Production Facilities: On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, authorized maintenance employees performing maintenance work on plant equipment did not have basic knowledge of what "Authorized Employee" means, their duties, and that they had been designated "Authorized Employees" by the company. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 A02 X |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2450.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage: a) Electrical Test Panel located on the outside South wall of the painting building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto employees were using a 220 volt electrical test panel with hard wired flexible cords that were not protected from damage to test new modular building electrical systems. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface: a) Door Shop: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using a pedestal mounted drill press without the faceplate mounted over the operating switch, exposing energized parts to the operator. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) Outside corner of the main production building South overhead door: On August 21, and times prior thereto, employees were using a flexible cord and cord cap, instead of fixed wiring to energize outside lighting. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Floor deck plumbing rough-in building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using flexible electrical cords to power portable tools that were not securely installed in the strain relief device on the cord caps. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100333 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives: a) Electrical Test Panel located on the outside South wall of the painting building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto employees were using a 220 volt electrical test panel to test new modular building electrical systems without any written Lock Out Tag Out procedure for the use of the test panel. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B07 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly legible letters not less that six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide: a) First Main Production Bay West Exit: On August 21, 2013 and times prior thereto, employees were working in a production area that did not have the exit door marked legibly. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine designed for fixed location was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: a) Door Shop: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using a pedestal mounted drill press that was not anchored to the floor. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100244 A02 VI A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a): Each jack used constantly or intermittently at a single locality was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months: a) Production Plant: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using hydraulic bottle jacks, that had not been thoroughly inspected at least once every six months, to stabilize the modular steel frames during construction of the buildings. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2013-08-21
|
| Emphasis |
L: CRANE, L: FALL, P: SSTARG12, N: SSTARG12
|
| Case Closed |
2014-02-14
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
935274 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 IX |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program: (a) Throughout facility: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not evaluate or have a procedure to evaluate the worker execution of the written respiratory protection program Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Main production area: On September 5, 2013 and times prior thereto, the employer fit tested employees required to wear respirators while painting without obtaining a medical evaluation Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| 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) The main production area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employee painting exterior walls used a tight fitting respirator without having first passed a fit test. (b) The door painting area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employee painting doors used a tight fitting respirator without having first passed a fit test. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepiece were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) The main production floor: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, unshaven employees wore respirators with tight-fitting facepiece while engaged in painting exterior walls, an activity which requires respiratory protection (b) The door painting area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, unshaven employees wore respirators with tight-fitting facepiece while engaged in painting activities, an activity which requires respiratory protection Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(iii): Employee(s) did not perform a user seal check each time they put on a tight-fitting respirator using the procedure in Appendix B-1 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer that the employer demonstrated were as effective as those in Appendix B-1: (a) In the main production area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees engaged in painting exterior walls did not perform seal check each time respirators were donned. (b) In the door painting area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees painting doors did not perform seal check each time respirators were donned. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4)(i): Repairs or adjustments to respirators were not made using the respirator manufacturer's NIOSH-approved parts designed for that respirator: (a) In the door painting area: On or about September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees repaired and/or adjusted respirators filters with adhesive tape Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001G |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator: (a) The main production floor: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employee required to wear a tight-fitting respirator while exterior walls, was unable to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to respiratory hazards or respirator usage including proper fit and maintenance. (b) The door painting area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employee required to wear a tight-fitting respirator while painting doors, was unable to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to respiratory hazards or respirator usage including proper fit and maintenance. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001H |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Throughout facility: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to evaluate the effectiveness of the written respiratory protection program implemented in the workplace Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001I |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet: (a) In the main production area and throughout facility: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer provided an out-of-date master list of hazardous chemicals which did not accurately reflect the identity of hazardous chemicals present on site. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001J |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| 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 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) In the main production area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to adhesives, paints, primers, sealants and/or other hazardous chemicals without receiving effective training at the time of their initial assignment or whenever a new potentially hazardous chemical was introduced into the work area. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) In the floor assembly area south of the main production area: On September 5, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee were exposed to injuries associated with hazardous chemicals while using Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Styrene (ABS) adhesive without gloves to join plumbing components. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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