| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-02-25
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| Emphasis |
L: HHHT50, N: CHROME6
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| Case Closed |
2013-04-19
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1134.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1890.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures: a) Welding Areas - On or about 12/11/12, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear respiratory protection while welding. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| 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) Welding Areas - On or about 12/11/12, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required by the employer to wear ahlf-mask air-purifying respirators while welding on stainless steel. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Welding Areas - On or about 12/11/12, employees who are required by the employer to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding on stainless steel, were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. NO ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators and ensure that they could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through (vii): a) Welding Areas - On or about 12/11/12, the employer did not provide training to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while welding stainless steel. the employees could not demonstrate knowledge of at least the following: 1) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. 2) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are. 3) How to inspect, put on and remove, and check the seals of the respirator. 4) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of the respirator. AND 5) The general requirments of this section. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
70 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: a) Throughout facility - On or about 12/11/12, an educational program was not provided to employees who were expected, by the employer, to fight incipient stage fires. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5): a) Throughout facility - On or about 12/11/12, employees operated various forklift lift trucks, including a 5000 lb capacity Towmotor (Model M50, serial #26N266). The employer did not ensure that these employees completed the required training and evaluation. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100252 B02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-16 |
| Current Penalty |
1512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields: a) Fabrication Shop - On or about 1/10/13, workers who were working adjacent to welding operations where MIG and TIG welding is performed, were not protected from the rays by screens or shields. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
70 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Throughout facility - On orabout 12/11/12, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with, and are exposed to welding fumes such as chromium (VI) when welding and grinding on stainless steel, 316L stainless filler rod, Versamid 140 (containing fatty acids and triethylenetetramine), and EPON Resin 828 (containing 4,4 Isopropylidenediphenol). 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 hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
70 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced introduced into their work area: a) Throughout facility - On or about 12/11/12, employees working with or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, such as chromium (VI) when welding and grinding on stainless steel, 316L stainless filler rod, and Versamid 140 (containing fatty acids, and triethylenetetramine), and EPON Resin 828 (containing 4,4 Isopropylidenediphenol) . 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. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section shall determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): a) Welding Areas - On or about 12/11/12, the employer did not perform initial monitoring for employees potentially exposed to chromium (VI) while grinding and welding stainless steel. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI) in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard: a) Welding areas - On or about 12/11/12, welders were exposed to chromium (VI) while grinding and welding on stainless steel. The employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the Chromium (VI) standard. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(B): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI) in that the training did not include the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section. a) Welding areas - On or about 12/11/12, welders were exposed to chromium (VI) while grinding and welding on stainless steel. The employees were not provided with training that included a description and the purpose of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this standard. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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