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345444251
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0216000
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2021-07-28
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50 EAST 153RD STREET, BRONX, NY, 10451
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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 |
2021-07-28
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1784183 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8778.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to no training in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date: Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to the employer not certifying that employee training had been accomplished. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C08 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5266.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8): Lockout or tagout was not performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance: Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to Mechanical Power Presses, Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184, being locked out by an individual who is not an authorized employees who is performing the servicing or maintenance or an employee of the company. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 C01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
15000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12288.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es): Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using a foot pedal without a usage of point of operation guards on the following machines: Mechanical Power Presses Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184 Name: Aida 1100 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-1 Serial Number: C0411-0417 Location: Fabrication Name: Aida 2000 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-2 Serial Number: C0420-0450 Location: Fabrication Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen B2 Punch Press Location Interlock Serial Number: DHE60943 Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT8 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location Interlock |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 E01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
10000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12288.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
25 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i)(A): Periodic and regular inspections of each power press were not conducted to ensure that all of its parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards, including clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature, and single-stroke mechanism, are in safe operating condition and adjustment: Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards due to the employer not conducting periodic and regular inspections of each of the following power presses: Mechanical Power Presses Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184 Name: Aida 1100 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-1 Serial Number: C0411-0417 Location: Fabrication Name: Aida 2000 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-2 Serial Number: C0420-0450 Location: Fabrication Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen B2 Punch Press Location Interlock Serial Number: DHE60943 Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT8 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location Interlock |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 E01 I C |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
25 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i)(C): The employer shall maintain a certification record of each inspection, and each maintenance and repair task performed, under the general component of the inspection program that includes the date of the inspection, maintenance, or repair work, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, maintenance, or repair work, and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press inspected, maintained, and repaired. (A) A certification record of each inspection, and each maintenance and repair task performed was not maintained as required. Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards due to the employer not maintaining a certification record of each inspection, and each maintenance and repair task performed on the following: Mechanical Power Presses Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184 Name: Aida 1100 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-1 Serial Number: C0411-0417 Location: Fabrication Name: Aida 2000 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-2 Serial Number: C0420-0450 Location: Fabrication Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen B2 Punch Press Location Interlock Serial Number: DHE60943 Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT8 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location Interlock |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 E01 II A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
25 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii)(A): Inspections and tests of each press on a weekly basis were not being completed to determine the condition of the clutch/ brake mechanism, anti repeat feature and single stroke mechanism. Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards due to the employer not conducting weekly inspection on each of the following power presses: Mechanical Power Presses Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184 Name: Aida 1100 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-1 Serial Number: C0411-0417 Location: Fabrication Name: Aida 2000 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-2 Serial Number: C0420-0450 Location: Fabrication Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen B2 Punch Press Location Interlock Serial Number: DHE60943 Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT8 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location Interlock |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
15000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8778.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
25 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(2): Instructions to establish new or changed guidelines for use and care of mechanical power press(es) were not furnished when mechanical power press(es) were modified: (A) A certification record of each inspection, and each maintenance and repair task performed was not maintained as required. Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards due to the employer not furnishing instructions to establish new or changed guidelines for use and care of mechanical power presses when mechanical power presses were modified - the modification includes but isn't limited to the foot pedal being removed or added - for the following: Mechanical Power Presses Flywheel Press Serial #: 152-184 Name: Aida 1100 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-1 Serial Number: C0411-0417 Location: Fabrication Name: Aida 2000 Stamping Press Model: Aida Engineering LTD NC1-2 Serial Number: C0420-0450 Location: Fabrication Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT-5 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Operations Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen B2 Punch Press Location Interlock Serial Number: DHE60943 Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BT8 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location: Interlock Name: Alva Allen Bench Punch Model: Alva Allen BHS2 Punch Press Location Interlock |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12288.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-07 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
45 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es). The employer did not insure by adequate supervision that correct operating procedures are being followed: Location: 50 East 153rd St. Bronx NY 10451 - Interlock Department a) On or about July 6th, 2021, employees were exposed to caught in hazards due to the employer not ensure by adequate supervision that correct operating procedures are being followed. |
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344239520
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0216000
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2019-08-07
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50 EAST 153RD STREET, BRONX, NY, 10451
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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 |
2019-08-07
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| Case Closed |
2022-08-31
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1484229 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1480956 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
6000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9639.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Leksol PQ Pumping Area: Two employees who pumped Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) into an open 5-gallon pail wore personal street clothing and did not use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., fully-body chemical resistant clothing and boots or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. b) Dip Tank Operation: An employee who carried an open 5-gallon pail of Leksol PQ (1-bromoproprane) from the pumping area to the dip tank and then poured it into the dip tank wore personal street clothing and did not use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., fully-body chemical resistant clothing and boots or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. c) Dip Tank Operation: An employee who sprayed Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) onto parts prior to removal and removed parts from the dip tank wore personal street clothing and did not use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., full-body chemical resistant clothing and boots or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. d) Spray Booth Area: An employee performing spray painting using Krylon Specialty Metallic Paint (acetone, toluene, xylene) and Hartin Water Reducible Paint (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether); wore personal street clothing and did not use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., fully-body chemical resistant clothing or equivalent), on or about 11/18/19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a) Spray Painting Operation: An employee who performed spray painting using Hartin Water Reducible Paint (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) and Krylon Metallic Spray Paint (toluene, xylene) wore fabric work gloves, with partially coated polyurethane gloves, but was not required to wear appropriate hand protection (e.g., chemical resistant gloves); on or about 11/18/19. b) Dip Tank - Drum Pumping Area: Two employees who pumped Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) out of a 55-gallon drum and into an open 5-gallon pail wore fabric work gloves with partially coated polyurethane gloves, but were not required to wear appropriate hand protection (e.g., forearm length nitrile gloves or equivalent chemical resistant gloves); on or about 11/18/19. c) Dip Tank Area: An employee who carried an open 5-gallon pail of Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane), climbed steps and poured it into a dip tank wore fabric work gloves with partially coated polyurethane gloves underneath, but was not required to wear appropriate hand protection (e.g., forearm length nitrile or equivalent chemical resistant gloves); on or about 11/18/19. d) Dip Tank Operation: An employee who sprayed Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) onto parts in the dip tank and removed parts from the dip tank wore wrist-length partially coated polyurethane gloves, but was not required to wear appropriate hand protection (e.g., forearm length nitrile or equivalent chemical resistant gloves); on or about 11/18/19. e) Dip Tank Operations: An employee who handled and sorted metal parts which had degreased metal parts using Leksol PQ(1-bromopropane) in a dip tank wore fabric work gloves with partially coated polyurethane gloves, but was not required to wear appropriate hand protection (e.g., nitrile gloves or equivalent chemical resistant gloves); on or about 11/18/19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7711.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) Spray Booth Area: An employee performing spray painting using Hartin Water Reducible Paint (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) and Krylon Metallic Paint (toluene, xylene), was required to wear safety glasses and did not wear appropriate eye protection (e.g., chemical splash goggles or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. b) Drum Pumping Area: Two employees who pumped Leksol PQ (1-Bromopropane) into an open 5-gallon pail were required to wear safety glasses and did not wear appropriate eye protection (e.g., chemical splash goggles or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. c) Dip Tank Operation: An employee who carried an open 5-gallon pail of Leksol PQ (1-Bromoproprane) from the pumping area to the dip tank and then poured it into the dip tank was required to wear safety glasses and did not wear appropriate eye and face protection (e.g., chemical splash goggles and faceshield or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. d) Dip Tank Operation: An employee who operated the dip tank containing Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane), sprayed Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) and removed degreased parts from the dip tank prior wore safety glasses and did not wear appropriate eye protection (e.g., chemical splash goggles or equivalent); on or about 11/18/19. e) Tool Room: An employee poured G-25 Synthetic Cutting Fluid (ethanolamine) and Triadine 20 Industrial Microbiostat (sodium pyrithione) into the wet grinder was required to wear safety glasses and did not wear appropriate eye protection (e.g., chemical splash goggles or equivalent); on or about 8/7/19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9639.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| 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) Tool Room: An employee poured corrosive materials such as G-25 Synthetic Cutting Fluid (ethanolamine) and Triadine 20 Industrial Microbiostat (sodium pyrithione) into the wet grinder and the employer did not provide suitable facilities (e.g., an emergency eyewash or equivalent) for quick flushing of the eyes in the work area for immediate emergency use; or about 8/7/19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5783.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of ACM waste and debris and accompanying dust: a) Fabrication Department - Drilling Station: Asbestos-containing insulation on the condensate return line was damaged, resulting in asbestos debris on the floor; on or about 8/7/19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Spraying operations were not designed, installed, and maintained so that the average air velocity over the open face of the paint spray booth was more than 99 linear feet per minute and there were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure-activated devices installed to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained and filter rolls were not inspected to ensure proper replacement of filter media: a) Spray Painting Operation: An employee sprayed Hartin Water Reducible Paint (solvent-based paint) and Krylon Paint (solvent-based paint) inside two spray booths that did not have visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure-activated devices installed on them; on or on or about 11/18/19. b) Spray Painting Operation: An employee sprayed Hartin Water Reducible Paint (solvent-based paint) and Krylon Paint (solvent-based paint) in the left spray booth which had filters covered in a thick layer of paint that were not properly inspected; on or about 11/18/19. c) Spray Painting Operation: An employee sprayed Hartin Water Reducible Paint in the center spray booth which had an average air speed of 66 feet per minute; on or about 11/26/19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Dip Tank Operation: The employer required two employees performing dip tank degreasing operations to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) and did not implement a written respiratory protection program that included all the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix); on or about 8/7/19. b) Spray Painting Operation: The employer required two employees performing spray painting to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Hartin Water Reducible Paint (solvent-based paint) and Krylon Paint (solvent-based paint) and did not implement a written respiratory protection program that included all the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix); on or about 8/7/19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: a) Dip Tank Operation: The employer did not select an appropriate respirator for protection against organic vapors as it required two employees performing dip tank degreasing operations to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane); on or about 8/7/19. b) Spray Painting Operation: The employer did not select an appropriate for protection against organic vapors as it required two employees performing spray painting to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Hartin Water Reducible Paint (solvent-based paint) and Krylon Paint (solvent-based paint); on or about 8/7/19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-02-27 |
| Final Order |
2020-08-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Dip Tank Operation: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for each of two employees who were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Leksol PQ (1-bromopropane) when they perform dip tank degreasing operations; on or about 8/7/19. b) Spray Painting Operation: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for each of two employees who were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators for protection against Hartin Water Reducible Paint (solvent-based paint) and Krylon Paint (solvent-based paint) when they perform spray painting operations; on or about 8/7/19. |
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