| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2019-01-18
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2021-02-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1385892 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure: a) Spraying Area - Employees sprayed Techno adhesive containing 70 percent methylene chloride and no workplace exposures monitoring was conducted, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and no engineering controls were instituted, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and no engineering controls were instituted, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 G03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1052(g)(3)(i): The employer did not select and provide to employees, the appropriate atmosphere-supplying respirator specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A) and selected or used half masks: a) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and was wearing a half face air purifying respirator, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and was wearing a half face air purifying respirator, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Spraying Area - Medical surveillance was not provided to an employee exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and sprayed several times a month, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - Medical surveillance was not provided to an employee exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and sprayed several times a month, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101052 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4084.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) Spraying Area - An employee was not provided information and training and was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 346.3533 ppm, which was 2.771 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 15 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018. b) Spraying Area - An employee was not provided information and training and was exposed to Techno adhesive containing 70% methylene chloride at an exposure level of 314.7997 ppm, which was 2.518 times above the short term exposure level (STEL) of 125 ppm and was taken for 17 minutes, and no regulated area was established, on or about November 20, 2018. |
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2016-04-20
|
| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE, N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2016-06-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1064198 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Shop - An employee MIG welding was not wearing sleeves or other arm protection against UV light and sparks, on or about March 17, 2016. (b) Shop - An employee MIG welding was not wearing a welding coat or other body protection against UV light and sparks, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Shop - an assessment of required welding PPE was not conducted, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Shop - An employee MIG welding was not wearing gloves or other hand protection against UV light and sparks, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2940.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) Shop - Accupress 100-ton hydraulic press brake, model 710012 and serial number 2484, point of operation was not guarded, on or about March 17, 2016. b) Shop - Accushear shear, model 625010 and serial number 4349, had inadequate point of operation guarding due to a 0.75 inch gap between the shear bed and the first bar of the guard, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100252 B02 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations: (a) Shop - An employee MIG welding was not wearing a helmet or other face protection against UV radiation, on or about March 17, 2016. (b) Shop - An attendant who was watching the MIG welding was not wearing a helmet or other face protection against UV radiation, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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) Facility-wide - No program was developed and respirator usage was required for the painter and the adhesive applier, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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) Facility-wide - No medical evaluations were performed, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Facility-wide - No fit tests were performed, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134: a) Facility-wide - No respirator training was provided, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100252 C06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(6)(ii): Indoors, welding or cutting involving zinc-bearing base or filler metals coated with zinc-bearing materials was not done in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(3): (a) Shop - MIG welding on galvanized metal was not provided with mechanical local exhaust ventilation, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
02006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-06-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| 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) Welding and Plasma Cutting Areas - Employees were not informed of the hazards of chemicals they were exposed to, including but not limited to, zinc oxide fume, iron oxide fume and manganese fume, on or about March 17, 2016. |
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