339738122
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0215800
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2014-04-11
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700 CONKLIN ROAD, BINGHAMTON, NY, 13903
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Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2014-07-17
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Case Closed |
2014-10-10
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
878560 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 C02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-31 |
Current Penalty |
2275.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of methylene chloride in excess of 125 parts per million as determined over a sampling period of 15 minutes: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: An employee spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive was exposed to a 15 minute short term exposure of methylene chloride at 408.5 parts per million (ppm); or 3.27 times the STEL of 125 ppm during the 15 minute sampling period. (b) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: An employee spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive was exposed to a 15 minute short term exposure of methylene chloride at 160.7 parts per million (ppm); or 1.28 times the STEL of 125 ppm during the 15 minute sampling period. (c) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: An employee spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive was exposed to a 15 minute short term exposure of methylene chloride at 324.8 parts per million (ppm); or 2.59 times the STEL of 125 ppm during the 15 minute sampling period. (d) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: An employee spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive was exposed to a 15 minute short term exposure of methylene chloride at 361.6 parts per million (ppm); or 2.89 times the STEL of 125 ppm during the 15 minute sampling period. (e) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: An employee spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive was exposed to a 15 minute short term exposure of methylene chloride at 251.5 parts per million (ppm); or 2.01 times the STEL of 125 ppm during the 15 minute sampling period. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 F01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(f)(1): The employer did not institute and maintain the effectiveness of engineering controls and work practices to reduce employee exposure to or below the permissible exposure limits and wherever the feasible engineering controls and work practices which can be instituted were not sufficient to reduce employee exposure to or below the 8-hour time weighted average permissible exposure limit or short term exposure limit, the employer did not use them to reduce employee exposure to the lowest levels achievable and did not supplement them by the use of respiratory protection that compiled with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1052(g): (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: Engineering controls and work practices to reduce employee exposure to methylene chloride to the lowest achievable levels were not provided for employees spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive. See Citation 1, Item 1a for exposure results. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 G01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(g)(1)(i): Respirators were not used during periods when an employee's exposure to methylene chloride exceeds the 8-hour time weighted average permissible exposure limit or short term exposure limit: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: A respirator was not provided to employees exposed above the short term exposure limit for methylene chloride while spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive. See Citation 1, Item 1a for exposure results. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01001D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 G02 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(g)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (b) through (m) (except (d)(1)(iii)), which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1910.1052 to use a respirator: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program for three assemblers who were overexposed to methylene chloride. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01001E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 J01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-30 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available for employees who were or potentially were exposed to methylene chloride at or above the action level on 30 or more days per year, or above the 8-hour time weighted average permissible exposure limit or the short term exposure limit on 10 or more days per year: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: There was no medical surveillance for three employees who were overexposed to methylene chloride, above the STEL of 125 ppm. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Current Penalty |
1820.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: The employer had done no initial monitoring for employees spraying Helmiprene 1533, an adhesive containing 60-100% methylene chloride by weight. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of methylene chloride exceeded or could reasonably be expected to exceed either the 8-hour Time Weighted Average Permissible Exposure Limit or the Short Term Exposure Limit: (a) Foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: There was no regulated area established where employees were exposed to methylene chloride above the STEL of 125 ppm. Abatement certification must be submitted. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 K01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-21 |
Current Penalty |
1365.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(k)(1)(i): The employer did not comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (1910.1200) for MC: (a) At the foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: The employees spraying Helmiprene 1533 adhesive were exposed to methylene chloride and were not informed about the health hazards from acute and chronic exposure to methylene chloride, and all other requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101052 L01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-21 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride: (a) At the foam assembly department, on or about June 2, 2014: At the time of the inspection, the employees exposed to methylene chloride had not been provided with adequate information and training about hazardous acute and chronic exposure to methylene chloride. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-21 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done: (a) At the facility, on or about June 2, 2014: The employer did not perform a hazard assessment to determine mandatory personal protective equipment nor verify that information through a written certification of the evaluation. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items. |
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339650988
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0215800
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2014-03-27
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700 CONKLIN ROAD, BINGHAMTON, NY, 13903
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-03-27
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2014-08-14
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
877784 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100023 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
1040.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides: a) At the mezzanine area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employees were retrieving products from the mezzanine which did not provided adequate guarding exposing employees to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
1040.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
15 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: a) At the facility, on or about 3/27/2014: The designated fire exit sign could not be clearly seen from all areas at the production floor and no signs indicating the direction of travel to exit were posted. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
1300.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) At the facility, on or about 3/27/2014: Employees were performing servicing and or maintenance on various machinery or equipment such as: hydraulic presses, vertical saws, Baler among others without using procedures, exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
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) At the facility, on or about 3/27/2014: Employees were performing servicing and or maintenance on various machinery or equipment such as: hydraulic presses, vertical saws, Baler among others without training, exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
1040.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) At the battery charging area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was adding water to battery containing acid and the battery charging area was not equipped with an eye wash station. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
1040.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
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) At the production floor, on or about 3/27/2014: Employees were operating a Yale fork truck without the operator been evaluated in the last three years. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s) a) At the production floor, on or about 3/27/2014: Employees were operating a Yale fork truck which was missing its rear view mirrors. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-12 |
Current Penalty |
1820.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
5 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Edge Sweet Vertical Saw Model CL-3 to cut foam boards without guarding the unused portion of the blade. b) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Edge Sweet Vertical Saw Model C-2 to cut foam boards without guarding the unused portion of the blade. c) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Edge Sweet Vertical Saw Model EL-3 to cut foam boards without guarding the unused portion of the blade. d) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Edge Sweet Vertical Saw Model A-2 to cut foam boards without guarding the unused portion of the blade. e) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Selco Baler with its interlock bypass, exposing the employee to a struck by hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Blue hydraulic press with no point of operation guarding. b) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Blue hydraulic press with no point of operation guarding on the back side. c) At the production area, on or about 3/27/2014: Employee was operating a Cream/Green hydraulic press with an inadequate guarding on the back side. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-12 |
Current Penalty |
1040.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) At the production floor, on or about 3/27/2013: Employees were operating a hydraulic press from the control box which had unused opening, exposing employees to a shock hazard. |
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