| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2013-03-13
|
| Emphasis |
N: LEAD, N: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2015-04-06
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
804908 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 A05 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iii): Properly fitted particulate filter respirators, commonly referred to as dust-filter respirators, may be used for short, intermittent, or occasional dust exposures such as cleanup, dumping of dust collectors, or unloading shipments of sand at a receiving point, when it is not feasible to control the dust by enclosure, exhaust ventilation, or other means. The respirators used must be approved by NIOSH under 42 CFR part 84 for protection against the specific type of dust encountered. a.) Sandblasting garage - On or about 2/25/13, Employee perform sandblasting to clean a variety of materials, including radiators, vessels, skids, etc. After sandblasting, large amounts of dust remain entrained in the air, due to lack of ventilation. Employees remove the sandblasting hood (supplied air respirator), to move equipment and materials around the garage area, such as bags of sand, sandblasted materials moved to staging area, etc. The employees do not wear any respiratory protection during this time. The employer does not ensure that the employees wear, at least, a filtering facepiece respirator for the time needed to refill the snadblaster with sand, move materials from the sandblasting area and move new materials into the sandblasting area. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 C06 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations: a.) Spray paint booth - on or about 2/21/13, the lights in the spray paint booth did not conform to the provisions of Subpart S for Class 1, Division 1 hazardous locations. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a.) Facility - On or about 2/21/13, employees perform spray painting; coating; use compressed air for cleaning; perform sandblasting; clean parts with solvents; grind, etc. The employer has not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitates the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: a.) Powder coat spray booth - on or about 2/21/13, the employee performing powder coating (pressurized contents delivered through a spray nozzle), did not wear protective eyewear to protect the eyes. b.) Solvent cleaning area - on or about 2/21/13, employees cleaning parts with solvents did not wear protective eyewear to clean the parts. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes: Facility - At each compressed air outlet, on or about 2/21/13, effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes such as cleaning off equipment and materials. Compressed air is used for cleaning throughout the facility. Employees observed using the compressed air for cleaning were not wearing safety glasses to prevent eye injuries from flying materials. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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.) Facility - On or about 2/21/13, employees used a Clemco sandblasting hood (supplied air respirator); fullface; halfface and filtering facepieces while performing various types of work at the facility, inlcuding but not limited to: sandblasting equipment (silica exposure); cleaning equipment (MEK, toluene, paint thinner, and isopropyl alcohol); and, painting (HDI and 1,3,5 Triglycidyl isocyanurate). The employer has not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program that has worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use. Abatement Certification Required |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: (a) Facility - On or about 2/22/13, an employee uses a fullface respirator with organic vapor cartridges to spray paint military equipment with paint containing di-isocyantes. The employer has not selected the appropraite respirator based upon the respiratory hazards to which the worker was exposed. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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 employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, employees wear a variety of respiratory protection for protection during sandblasting, cleaning parts with solvents, and painting, including supplied air respirator (Clemco Sandblasting hood); Wilson fullface respirator; halfface elastomeric respirators; and Moldex and Bacou-Dolloz N95 filtering facepieces. The employer has not provided employees who are required to wear respiratory protection or who wear elastomeric respirators with medical evaluations prior to the employees were required to wear the respiratory protection. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, employees wear a variety of respiratory protection such as supplied air, fullface, half face elastomeric, and filtering facepieces during sandblasting, cleaning with solvents and spray painting operations. The employer has not provided fit testing for the employees wearing full and half face respirators. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(ii): Respirators issued to more than one employee were not cleaned and disinfected before being worn by different individuals: a.) Facility - On or about 2/25/13, two employees perform sandblasting and use the Clemco sandblast hood/supplied air unit to perform the sandblasting. The employer does not ensure that when more than one employees uses the respirator it is cleaned and disinfected before being worn by different individuals. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 I07 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both: (a) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, the compressor used to provided breathing air to the supplied air respirator used for sandblasting did not have a high-temperature alarm or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004G |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: a.) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, employees use a variety of respiratory protection including supplied air respirator (sandblasting); fullface respirator(painting); half face elastomeric (painting); N95 filtering facpieces (painting and solvent use). The employer has not provided training to the employees regarding respiratory protection use and procedures. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01004H |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 L02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(2): The employer did not regularly consult employees required to use respirators to assess the employees views on program effectiveness and to identify any problems: (a) Facility - On or about 2/21/13, employees use a variety of respiratory protection equipment including supplied air respirator; fullface respirators; half face elastomeric respirators and filtering facepieces. The employer has not consulted with employees using respiratory protection to assess the employees view on program effectiveness and to identify any problems. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1440.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Fire extinguishers outside of the powder coat booth and in the facility were not inspected annually as required. The last annual inspection for the fire extinguishers was in 2008. Employees use flammable materials (solvents, paints, coatings) to prepare materials and equipment. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: (a) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, the employer did not ensure that each of the fire extinguishers, provided for the facility, were visually inspected on a monthly basis. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (PIT): a.) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, Employees use multiple powered industrial trucks, such as the Clark, Hyster and Allis-Chambers to move equipment and materials throughout the complex. The employer has not provided training to the operators of the PITs, ensuring that each employee operating the equipment has successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l). Training for Powered industrial truck operators shall consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. Training course content shall include: -operating instructions, warning, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate; -differences between the truck and the automobile; - truck controls and instrumentation; where they are located; what they do; and how they work; -engine or motor operation; -steering and maneuvering; -visibility; -fork and attatchment adaptation, operation, and use limiation; -vehicle capacity; -vehicle stability; -any vehicle inspection and miantenance that the operator will be required to perform; -refueling and/or chargin and rechargin of batteries; -operating limitations; any other operating instructions, warnings or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate; -workplace-related topics; -and the requirements of the powered industrial truck standard ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L03 II H |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H): The employer did not ensure that a powered industrial truck training program included not operating powered industrial trucks in environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust; a.) Facility - On or about 2/21/13, while being warmed up for use, the Hyster Powered industrial truck emitted up to 314 ppm into the work area where 4 people were perfroming job tasks. The employer did not ensure that employees were trained to not operate powred industrial trucks in environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a build up of carbon monoxide. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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.) Facility - on or about 2/21/13, the employer had not certified that each powered industrial truck operator had been trained and evaluated as required. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Current Penalty |
612.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a.) Sandbalsting building, back south end room- on or about 2/21/13, the two panels energizing the lighting and electrical fixtures (110) and the compressor (480) were blocked by equipment and materials sitting in front of and to the side of the panels. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a.) Sandblast building south end - On or about 2/21/13, the front panel was missing from the 110V electrical panel that feeds the electrical outlets and lighting in the sandblast room/booth. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01008A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners: a.) Facility - On or about 2/21/13, temporary power and lighting was used in the sandblasting booth to light the operations. Lights were hung and electrified by extension cords. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01008B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location: a.) Sandblast booth - on or about 2/21/13 - electrical extension cords are used to energize to halogen lights being used in the sandblasting booth to illuminate the sandblast area. The electrical cords were wrapped around building members. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01009A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-25 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable dust listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 5 mg/m3: a.) Sandblasting Garage - On or about 2/25/13, an employee performing sandblasting of metal skids was exposed to respirable dust at 27.4 mg/m3 as an 8-hr time-weighted average or approximately 5.5 times the permissible exposure limit. b.) Sandblasting Garage - on or about 2/25/13, an employee performing sandblasting of metal skids, using sand containing 70% quartz, was exposed to respirable silica at 27.4 mg/m3 as an 8-hr time-weighted average or approximately 197 times the permissible exposure limit of 0.139 mg/m3. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01009B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): a.) Sandblasting Area - on or about 2/25/13, employees were exposed to respirable particulates (not otherwise regulated) while performing sandblasting in the sandblast booth at levels of 27.4 mg/m3 for an 8-hour time-weighted average, which is 5.5 times the permissilbe exposure limit for respirable dust . The ventilation unit that served this area was not functional and has not worked for a period of time. The employer has not implemented feasible engineering controls to achieve compliance with 1910.1000(a)(2). b.) Sandblasting Area - on or about 2/25/13, employees were exposed to silica while performing sandblasting in the sandblast booth at levels of 27.4 mg/m3 for an 8-hour time-weighted average, which is 197 times the permissible exposure limit of 0.139 mg/m3. The ventilation unit that served this area, was not functional and has not worked for a period of time. The employer has not implemented feasible engineering controls to achieve compliance with 1910.1000(a)(2). ABATEMENT SCHEDULE STEP 1: SUBMIT TO THE AREA DIRECTOR A WRITTEN, DETAILED PLAN OF ABATEMENT OUTLINING A SCHEDULE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AS REFERENCED IN THIS CITATION. THIS PLAN SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, TARGET DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ABATEMENT DATES REQUIRED BY THIS CITATION: (1) EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OPTIONS; (2) SELECTION OF OPTIMUM CONTROL METHODS AND COMPLETION OF DESIGN; (3) PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SELECTED CONTROL MEASURES; AND (4) TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE OR MODIFICATION/REDESIGN OF CONTROLS. NOTE: ALL PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE APPROVED FOR EACH PARTICULAR USE BY A COMPETENT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR OTHER TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON. DATE BY WHICH THIS STEP MUST BE ABATED: 03/31/13. 30-DAY PROGRESS REPORTS ARE REQUIRED DURING THE ABATEMENT PERIOD. STEP 3: ABATEMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS UPON VERIFICATION OF THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE. DATE BY WHICH THIS STEP MUST BE ABATED: 04/30/13. |
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| Citation ID |
01010A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025: (a). Sandblasting area - On or about 2/21/13, used sandblasting media, that had been previously used to sandblast painted parts (old), was found to contain 0.1435% (of the 56.5 mg sample) and 0.1108% (of the 60.3mg sample) lead. The employer has not provided the information contained in the Appendices A & B of the Lead Standard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01010B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Du-All Facility - on or about 2/21/13, employees use a variety of chemicals, inlcuding but not limited to: Silica sand (silica); Aircraft Remover (methylene chloride); toluene; paint thinner; Epoxy coatings (HDI); isopropyl alcohol; MEK; and 1,3,5-triglycidyl Isocyanuarte-contining paint to prepare, clean and paint articles. The employer has not established, written or implemented a Hazard Communication program for the employees using these chemicals. A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Material Safety Data Sheets AND 3. Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01010C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (a) Du-All Facility - On or about 2/22/13, the employer uses materials such as, but not limited to: silica sand (contains silica/causes lung damage); Aircraft Remover (contains methylene chloride/causes cancer); isopropyl alcohol, paint thinner, MEK and toluene (causes CNS depression), and Paints that contain 1,3,5 Triglycidyl Isocyanurate and HDI (causes sensitization and asthma). The employer does not have Material Safety Data Sheets for all of the chemcial used at the facility and to which employees are exposed. Abatement Certification Required |
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| Citation ID |
01010D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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: Facillity - on or about 2/21/13, Employees work with silica sand (sandblasting/causes silicosis);solvents, such as MEK, paint thinner, isopropyl alcohol, toluene (flammables, affects central nervous system); paints and powder coatings (contains di-isocyanates which are sensitizers, and 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate); and, sandblast old paint that contains lead. The employer has not provided training to employees regarding the chemcials and hazardous materials to which they are exposed, through Hazard communication training. Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: On 2/21/13, an exit door was blocked by a tall cart with equipment and materials. Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. NO ABATEMENT CERIFICATION REQUIRED |
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