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339577819
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0213100
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2014-02-04
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431 DUQUETTE RD, WEST CHAZY, NY, 12992
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-02-04
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2014-08-29
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
870230 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 the hazards of a Class IV Carbon Dioxide laser which can cause severe burns to the eyes and skin. Employees were exposed to these hazards while operating and working near the Mazak Class IV Laser Cutting Machine Tools: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the facility; the Mazak Laser Path New Super Turbo X48 laser did not have a protective housing enclosing with interlocks in place to prevent laser light from exiting the area at levels that exceed the maximum permissible exposure levels. Employees were not aware of laser hazards, protective eyewear or clothing was not worn by employees, and the laser area was not restricted or controlled to authorized employees. b) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the facility; the Mazak Super Turbo X48 Hi-Pro laser did not have a protective housing enclosing with interlocks in place to prevent laser light from exiting the area at levels that exceed the maximum permissible exposure levels. Employees were not aware of laser hazards, protective eyewear or clothing was not worn by employees, and the laser area was not restricted or controlled to authorized employees. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-24 |
| Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(e)(1): A side-hinged door was not used to connected rooms to an exit route: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the dip tank room; an overhead door was used as an exit door. b) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; an overhead door was used as an exit door. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; the employer did not have a specific energy control procedure for the control of hazardous energy for the Mazak Super Turbo X 48 Hi-Pro or Mazak Laser-Path New Super Turbo X48 Laser Cutting Machine Tools. Employees conduct inspections, calibrations and maintenance near the nozzle tip potentially exposing employees to severe burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; employees that conduct maintenance and calibrate equipment such as but not limited to the Mazak Super Turbo X48 Ho-Pro and Mazak Laser-Path Turbo X48 Laser Cutting Machine Tools were not trained. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 J02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-24 |
| Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not keep a record of inspections done to hooks nor did they complete scheduled inspections of an 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not conduct frequent inspections, of the 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products, to determine if defects were present. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 J03 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not conduct periodic inspections, of the 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products, to determine if defects were present. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 H04 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-24 |
| Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the overhead crane hook used to carry up to 200 lbs of product to and from the dip tank was not equipped with a safety latch. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(i): Compressed gas cylinders were not kept away from radiators and other sources of heat: a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; multiple compressed gas cylinders and dewars are stored directly next to the 2 laser cutting machines including; nitrogen, oxygen, and a laser pre mix (Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Helium) |
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339491870
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0213100
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2013-11-18
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431 DUQUETTE RD, WEST CHAZY, NY, 12992
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-11-18
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| Emphasis |
P: HHHT50, N: CHROME6, N: DUSTEXPL, N: AMPUTATE, L: HHHT50
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| Case Closed |
2014-08-26
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1360.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for an employee powdercoating metal parts. The employee was required to wear a full-face, tight-fitting Moldex respirator and no written respiratory protection program was implemented at the worksite. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for an employee powdercoating metal parts. The employee had not been medically evaluated to wear the half-face, tight-fitting Moldex respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for an employee powdercoating metal parts. The employee had not been fit tested to wear the tight-fitting Moldex respirator used for this task. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees performing CNC laser cutting stainless steel. (b) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees welding on stainless steel. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(1): The employer provided washing, eating and drinking areas at a worksite with chromium (VI) exposures; however, this area was not in conformance with the Sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1910.141: (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees working near the welding area. (b) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees who drank, ate lunch, or prepared food in the kitchen. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(3)(i): Readily accessible washing facilities capable of removing chromium (VI) from the skin were not provided by the employer at a worksite with chromium (VI) exposures: (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees laser cutting and welding stainless steel. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI): (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees laser cutting and welding of stainless steel. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Employers shall include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section: (a) On or about 12/12/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, for employees laser cutting and welding of stainless steel. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 12/11/2013 at Aero Precision Sheet Metal, for welders, CNC laser operators, and powdercoaters. Employees used chemicals including but not limited to stainless and cold-rolled steel sheet and TGIC powdercoating. |
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