342255437
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0213100
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2017-04-17
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2017-08-07
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Case Closed |
2018-02-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1201163 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100138 B |
Issuance Date |
2017-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-28 |
Current Penalty |
5703.75 |
Initial Penalty |
7605.0 |
Final Order |
2017-08-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: a) On or about 4/17/17, in the paint preparation area where employees use solvents, such as but limited to acetone, prepare parts for spray coating and cleaning tools; the employer did not select the proper hand protection for use by the employees. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 H02 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-28 |
Current Penalty |
3802.5 |
Initial Penalty |
5070.0 |
Final Order |
2017-08-18 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: (a) On 4/17/2017, in the paint preparation area were employees are required to wear full face tight fitting respirators with combination cartridge, a respirator was hanging on a hook uncovered, when employee was asked how long it had been their the employee stated it had been there for two weeks. The employer failed to ensure that respirators were stored in a manner to protect them from damage. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-09-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-08-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i): The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or interfered with valve function: (a) On 6/9/2017, in the paint shop and vacuum pressure impregnation area were employees are required to wear full face tight fitting respirators with combination cartridges to apply spray coatings and degreasers containing solvents such as but not limited to Wash Primer Catalyst RK7K44, Xylene, Acetone, Vinyl Toluene and Safety Kleen Heavy Duty Lacquer Thinner, employees had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece. |
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341074789
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0213100
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2015-11-18
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2015-11-18
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Case Closed |
2015-11-18
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1036750 |
Health |
Yes |
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339941064
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0213100
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2014-09-05
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2014-09-05
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Case Closed |
2014-10-01
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
945576 |
Health |
Yes |
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339941130
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0213100
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2014-09-05
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-09-05
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Case Closed |
2014-10-01
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
936620 |
Safety |
Yes |
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339640880
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0213100
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2014-03-14
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
NoInspection
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-03-14
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Case Closed |
2014-03-25
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
936620 |
Safety |
Yes |
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339455768
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0213100
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2013-10-31
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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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 |
2013-10-31
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Case Closed |
2014-04-04
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
936620 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
852756 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: (a) On or about 10/31/2013 at IEC Holden Corporation, for the employees operating the VPI unit. The eye protection provided by the employer did not protect employees' eyes from liquid vinyl toluene when they are handling/removing the parts from tank. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a) On or about 10/31/2013 at IEC Holden Corporation, for employees operating the VPI unit who were required to wear tight-fitting half-face 3M respirators with organic vapor cartridges . The employer did not establish a site-specific respiratory protection program that met the requirements of the standard. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100146 C02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces: (a) On or about 10/31/2013 at IEC Holden Corporation, for the employees operating the VPI unit who were required to open, remove parts from, and would clean inside the VPI unit. The employer did not post a sign on the VPI unit with an appropriate label designating it as a permit-required confined space. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
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) On or about 10/31/2013 at IEC Holden Corporation, for the employees operating the VPI unit who were exposed to chemicals including but not limited to vinyl toluene, which targets the eyes and central nervous system as an irritant, and can be explosive when mixed with air. The employer did not develop and implement an effective hazard communication program. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: (a) On or about 10/31/2013 at IEC Holden Corporation, for the employees operating the VPI unit who were exposed to chemicals including but not limited to vinyl toluene, which targets the eyes and central nervous system as an irritant, and can be explosive when mixed with air. The employer did not implement an effective hazard communication training. |
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339366205
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0213100
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2013-08-28
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51 DISTRIBUTION WAY SUITE102, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901
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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 |
2013-09-26
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2014-02-03
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
945576 |
Health |
Yes |
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Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
846422 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-03 |
Current Penalty |
3500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to flammable volatile material heated in an industrial oven that was not designed for use with flammables : a) VPI Area - On or about August 28, 2013, an industrial walk in oven (Oven #1, JPW Design & Manufacturing Model # ST216TULEP460V90KWCH Serial #00847 Classification NFPA 86 Class B) used for a process involving a flammable liquid, including but not limited to Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene (FP 108 degrees F), was not adequately designed to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards with use of flammable chemicals. b) VPI Area - On or about August 28, 2013, an industrial walk in oven (Oven #2, JPW Design & Manufacturing Model # ST216TULEP460V90KWCH Serial #00849 Classification NFPA 86 Class B) used for a process involving a flammable liquid, including but not limited to Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene (FP 108 degrees F), was not adequately designed to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards with use of flammable chemicals. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 II B 2 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2): The quantity of Category 2, 3 or 4 flammable liquid located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons: a) VPI Area - On or about August 28, 2013, the quantity of Category 3 Flammable Liquids located outside of a flammable storage cabinet exceeded 120 gallons in a room that did not meet the requirement of a flammable storage room. There were four 55 gallon drums of Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene and a flashpoint of 108 degrees F next to the Class H Polyester VPI System. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 III |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii): Drainage or other means to control spills was not provided in areas where flammable or combustible liquids were transferred from one tank or container to another container: a) VPI Area - On or about September 10, 2013, a Category 3 Flammable Liquid (Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene and a flashpoint of 108 degrees F) was poured into the Class H Polyester VPI System from 55 gallon steel drums using a hoist without a barrier or spill protection. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 IV D |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve: a) VPI Area - On or about September 10, 2013, a Category 3 Flammable Liquid (Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene and a flashpoint of 108 degrees F) was poured into the Class H Polyester VPI System from 55 gallon steel drums using a hoist. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100137 B02 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-03 |
Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
13 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(ii): Insulating gloves were not given an air test prior to each days usage: a) Stator Assembly Room - On and prior to August 28, 2013, employees do not conduct an air test on the rubber insulating gloves to identify flaws prior to using the Criterion Dielectric Strength Tester Model AV-100VA-180-05 for high potential testing on the stators with approximately 4200V output. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100137 B02 VII |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
13 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(vii): Protector gloves were not worn over insulating gloves: a) Stator Assembly Room - On and prior to August 28, 2013, employees do not wear protector leather gloves over the rubber insulating gloves while using the Criterion Dielectric Strenth Tester Model AV-100VA-180-05 for high potential testing on the stators with approximately 4200V output. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: a) IEC Holden Corporation - On or about August 28, 2013 for the maintenance employee conducting service of equipment, including but not limited to, the HeatTek vacuum pressure impregnation systems, the JPW Design & Manufacture industrial ovens, and the hoists. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
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) IEC Holden Facility - On or about August 28, 2013, employees were not trained in use of portable fire extinguishers. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100332 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-15 |
Current Penalty |
3500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
13 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments: a) Stator Assembly Room - On or about August 28, 2013, Stator Assembly Employees were not trained on electrical hazards including but not limited to voltage, grounding, resistance, signs of exposure, impact on the body, glove inspection techniques, use of over protective gloves, proper glove storage. Stator Assembly Employees use a Criterion Dielectric Strength Tester (Model # AV-100VA-180V-05 Serial # 8669) to conduct high potential testing (hipot) on stators. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100335 A01 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
13 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed: a) Stator Assembly Room - Stator Assembly Employees, on and prior to, May 28, 2013, did not wear rubber insolated gloves and outer protective gloves to protect from the electrical hazards while conducting a high potential (hipot) test on a stator with a Criterion Dielectric Strength Tester (Model # AV-100VA-180V-05 Serial # 8669) exposing the employee to an electrical hazard. b) Stator Assembly Room - On or about August 28, 2013, Stator Assembly employees wore a Class 1 rubber insulating glove (10 Novax by G.B. Industries) rated for maximum 7500V. The employees are using a Criterion Dielectric Strength Tester (Model # AV-100VA-180V-05 Serial # 8669) that has the capacity of 10,000V output which requires the use of a Class 2 Rubber insulating glove. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19040029 A |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
900.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
33 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(a): 29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report: a) IEC Holden Corporation - On or about August 28, 2013, the employer did not record injuries including but not limited to a chest wall strain (occurring on 6/12/13) requiring restricted work on the OSHA Form 300 or the 301 |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-15 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
900.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-27 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
13 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: a) Stator Assembly Room - On or about, August 28, 2013, for the Stator Assembly Employees that conduct high potential (hipot) testing on stators with a Criterion Dielectric Strength Tester (Model # AV-100VA-180V-05 Serial # 8669) exposing employees to electrical hazards. b) VPI Area - On or about August 28, 2013, for the VPI Operators transferring stators out of the Class H Polyester VPI System exposing employees to Elantas RanVar B7-373 VTC containing Vinyl Toluene. |
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