Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2024-02-20
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Emphasis |
L: HHHT50, P: HHHT50, L: NOISE
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Case Closed |
2024-06-25
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-06-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-22 |
Current Penalty |
4839.75 |
Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a.) Paint Booth, Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 3/20/2024: A Painter was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 103.3% of the dose of the OSHA action level. The equivalent dBA for the 103.3% dose is approximately 90.2 dBA calculated as the 8-hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 3/20/2024 for 470 minutes. The employee assigned to painting was not included in the employer's hearing conservation program. Abatement methodology: Including painters in an effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained. An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum: (1) A baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard. (2) Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee. (3) Analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs. A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dba over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies. (4) Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-06-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a.) Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 3/20/2024; Noise levels from the manufacturing process in the Prep Area exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, exposure was measured at 108.3% dose and an 8-hour time-weighted average of 90.6 decibels. The employer did not develop a monitoring program to determine employee noise exposure. b.) Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 3/20/2024; Noise levels from the manufacturing process in the Paint Area exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, exposure was measured at 103.3% dose and an 8-hour time-weighted average of 90.2 decibels. The employer did not develop a monitoring program to determine employee noise exposure. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 K02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-06-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-22 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2):The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program: a.) Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 3/20/2024; Noise levels from the manufacturing process in the Prep Area exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, exposure was measured at 108.3% dose and an 8-hour time-weighted average of 90.6 decibels. The employer only completed training during the new hire process, training was not repeated annually. b.) Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 3/20/2024; Noise levels from the manufacturing process in the Paint Area exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, exposure was measured at 103.3% dose and an 8-hour time-weighted average of 90.2 decibels. The employer only completed training during the new hire process, training was not repeated annually. Abatement certification is required. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-06-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-28 |
Current Penalty |
3629.25 |
Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
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.) Flex-Hose Company, Inc., 4560 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088, on or about 2/20/2024; Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, welding fumes, compressed helium, compressed oxygen, and compressed argon, and were not provided effective information and training at the time of their initial assignment. Abatement certification is required. |
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2019-03-14
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL, P: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2019-06-12
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-03-29 |
Current Penalty |
4508.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4508.0 |
Final Order |
2019-04-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts: a) Bldg. 2, Prep Area, on or about 3/14/19: Rotating chuck and spindle on a Rockwell Delta drill press were not guarded. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-03-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4508.0 |
Final Order |
2019-04-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Bldg. 2, Roll Forming Area, on or about 3/14/19: Pulleys driving the small seam welder were not guarded. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 E03 I |
Issuance Date |
2019-03-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-04-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Bldg. 2, Roll Forming Area, on or about 3/14/19: V belt driving the small seam welder was not guarded. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B03 IV |
Issuance Date |
2019-03-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-04-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): Each employee was not protected from falling into the ladderway platform hole at the entrance to the hole by a self-closing gate or offset: a) Bldg. 1, overhead storage area, on or about 3/14/19: An overhead storage area approximately 8 feet from floor level was not provided with a swing gate at the entrance. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2019-03-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-04-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions: a) Bldg. 2, Roll Forming Area, on or about 3/14/19: Conductors providing current to the control panel for the small seam welder were not protected from abrasions. |
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2015-03-23
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, N: SSTARG14, P: SSTARG14
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Case Closed |
2016-07-14
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2015-04-09 |
Current Penalty |
1785.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
Final Order |
2015-04-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Exit(s) were locked or fastened, preventing free escape from inside of the building: a) Plant 2, East Exit Door, on or about 3/23/15: An exit was bolted shut preventing free and unobstructed escape in the event of a fire or other emergency. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
Issuance Date |
2015-04-09 |
Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2015-04-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Plant 2, on or about 3/23/15: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately 70 p.s.i. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2015-04-09 |
Current Penalty |
3360.0 |
Initial Penalty |
5600.0 |
Final Order |
2015-04-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
2 9 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Plant 2, on or about 3/23/15: Baldor Grinder had an opening between the tongue guard and grinding wheel that measured 5/8-inch at the left wheel. The Flex-Hose Company Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312374473, citation number 1, item number 8b and was affirmed as a final order on 06/24/10, with respect to a workplace located at 6801 Crossbow Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057. |
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Citation ID |
03001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
Issuance Date |
2015-04-09 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-05-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-04-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
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 shall be conducted at least once every three years. a) Plant 1 and 2, on or about 3/23/15: The employer had not provided for an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every three years. |
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