| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
6000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8287.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Engineered Resin Department/Extruder Area - On or about 10/5/22, employees were required by the employer to wear filtering face-piece respirators. Employees wearing North N95 respirators and Honeywell N95 respirators had not been fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
10000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| 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) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, employees were using an ALTA 215 Super (serial number 4907301080) fork lift truck to unload plastic chips from tractor trailers and to load the chips into the chips bin. The headlights of the fork truck were broken and did not light, the tires were in need of replacement and the back panel was held on with a ratchet strap. The PIT was unsafe and was not removed from service. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101020 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
10000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1): Employees covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020 were not informed, upon entering employment and at least annually thereafter, of the existence, location, availability of any records covered by this section, of the identity of the person responsible for maintaining and providing access to records, or of each employee's right of access to these records: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/12/22 and continuing, employees covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020 were not informed, upon entering employment and at least annually thereafter, of the existence, location, availability of any records covered by this section, including biological/blood lead level analysis records; of the identity of the person responsible for maintaining and providing access to records; or of each employee's right of access to these records. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-03-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(2):Employee(s) were exposed to lead for more than eight -8 hours during the work day in excess of the reduced permissible exposure limit: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, a Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead during the 506 minute sampling period (a zero exposure was assumed for the 214 minutes not sampled). The employees work 12 hour shifts and the reduced PEL is 33.33 ug/m3. This is exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-03-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i):For any employees exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit for more than 30 days per year the employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls (including administrative controls) were not implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead : a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, a Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead during the 506 minute sampling period (a zero exposure was assumed for the 214 minutes not sampled). The employees work 12 hour shifts and the reduced PEL is 33.33 ug/m3. This is exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3. Engineering and work practice controls were not implemented. STEP 1: EFFECTIVE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND USED BY EXPOSED EMPLOYEES AS AN INTERIM PROTECTIVE MEASURE UNTIL FEASIBLE ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED, OR WHENEVER SUCH CONTROLS FAIL TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO WITHIN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. STEP 2: 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. THIRTY (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. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 E03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
10000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit, solely by means of engineering and work practice controls: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, a Material Handler was exposed to lead at 1.5 x the PEL. The employer did not implement a written compliance plan to reduce employees' exposure to lead to or below the PEL solely through the use of engineering and work practice controls. Employees wore half-mask air-purifying respirators in order to reduce their exposure to airborne concentrations of lead. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 H02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
10000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii):Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, employees dry swept polypropylene chips that were contaminated with lead. This activity could contribute to employees' exposure to lead. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 I04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(i): Lunchroom facilities were not provided for employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, lunchroom facilities, as required by the standard, were not provided for employees who are exposed to lead in excess of the PEL. A Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead; this is exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3 for employees working 12-hour shifts. |
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| Citation ID |
01008A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i):A medical surveillance program was not instituted for all employee(s) who were, or could be exposed to lead above the action level for more that thirty days per year: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, a medical surveillance program was not instituted for employees who are exposed to lead in excess of the PEL. A Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead; this is exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3 for employees working 12-hour shifts. |
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| Citation ID |
01008B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 J03 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(3)(i)(B): Medical examinations and consultations for lead were not performed prior to assignment for each employee being assigned for the first time to an area in which airborne concentrations of lead are at or above the action level: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, medical examinations and consultations for lead were not performed prior to assignment to an area where airborne concentrations of lead exceeded the action level. A Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead; this is exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3 for employees working 12-hour shifts. |
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| Citation ID |
01009A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10360.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1025: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/5/22, all employees who are exposed to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, did not receive the required training. |
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| Citation ID |
01009B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 M02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(2)(i): Warning signs bearing the legend: WARNING, LEAD WORK AREA, POISON, NO SMOKING OR EATING, were not posted in each work area where the permissible exposure limit (PEL) was exceeded: a) Repro/Engineered Resin Department - On or about 10/27/22, a Material Handler was exposed to 50 ug/m3 of lead; this exposure is 1.5 times the reduced PEL of 33.33 ug/m3. Warning signs, bearing the required legend, were not posted in the work area. |
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| Citation ID |
01010A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
6000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8287.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) Facility - On or about and prior to 10/05/2022; the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii), as employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace including but not limited to lead. A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. 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. |
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| Citation ID |
01010B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-01-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Facility - On or about and prior to 10/05/2022; employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area, including lead, 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: 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 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, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040040 A |
| Issuance Date |
2022-12-21 |
| Current Penalty |
839.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2072.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-01-13 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
116 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.40(a):The employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative within four hours of the request: a) Facility - On or about 10/7/22, the employer failed to provide the Compliance Officer with the facility's OSHA 300 logs within four hours of the request. 300 logs requested on 10/7/22 were not received until 10/17/22. |
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