| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-03-19
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| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2024-06-28
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2140455 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: a. Sanding area: On or about March 19, 2024, the employer exposed an employee to respirator hazards, in that employee voluntarily wore half-faced respirator in the workplace but the employer failed to establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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. Sanding Area: On or about March 19, 2024, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that employer allowed the use of a half-faced respirator by employees without first providing a medical evaluation to determine if the employees were able to wear a respirator or not. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K06 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-05-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer: a. Sanding area: On or about March 19, 2024, the employer exposed employee to respiratory hazards, in that employee who voluntarily wore Gerson Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator with particulate filters throughout the sanding area while sanding aluminum parts had not received respirator training prior to initial use of the respirator. |
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2024-03-12
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2024-06-26
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
6700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, the 12 inch Sears Craftsman band saw used to cut pipe did not have the guard to cover the unused portion of the blade, exposing employees to laceration and amputation hazards. b. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, the IKEGAI Lathe did not have a chuck guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts c. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, all three BridgePort Drill Presses did not have guards, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts. d. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, the JET Drill Press did not have a guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts. e. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, the Powermatic Drill Press did not have a guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts. f. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, the Wilton Drill Press did not have a guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
6700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the welding shop, the Dewalt 8 inch bench grinder did not have a guard covering the spindle end, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. b. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, the Delta 6 inch bench grinder did not have a guard covering the spindle end, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. c. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, the Palgreen 10 inch bench grinder did not have a guard covering the spindle end, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the welding shop, employees were operating a Dewalt 8 inch bench grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards. b. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, employees were operating a Delta 6 inch bench grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards. c. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, employees were operating a Palgreen 10 inch bench grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the welding shop, employees were operating a Dewalt 8 inch bench grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards. b. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, employees were operating a Delta 6 inch bench grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards. c. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, employees were operating a Palgreen 10 inch bench grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100243 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
2850.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, employees operate portable grinders without a safety guard, exposing employees to caught in hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: a. On or about March 8, 2024, in the machine shop, drill presses are not securely anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. b. On or about March 8, 2024, in the welding shop, the grinder is not securely anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. c. On or about March 8, 2024, in the sanding shop, the grinders on pedestals are not securely anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2023-03-09
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE, N: CHROME6, P: HINOISE
|
| Case Closed |
2023-05-10
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-05-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2032.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
3387.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-05-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a forklift without a seatbelt: a) Welding Shop: On or about 9 March, 2023, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards, in that employees were required to operate a Caterpillar forklift, serial # AT81F40253 without a functioning seatbelt. b) Welding Shop: On or about 9 March, 2023, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards, in that employees were required to operate a Nissan forklift, Serial # LP-PH02-002623 without a functioning seatbelt. c) Welding Shop: On or about 9 March, 2023, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards, in that employees were required to operate a Nissan forklift, Serial # LP-5021352-05 without a functioning seatbelt. d) Welding Shop: On or about 9 March, 2023, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards, in that employees were required to operate a Yale forklift, Serial # EL87V034560 without a functioning seatbelt. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040041 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-05-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-05-26 |
| Current Penalty |
796.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
1328.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-05-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
33 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1): The employer had not electronically submitted information from their recording forms required under this part once and year and no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section: a) Welding Shop: On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed to report the previous years' 2022 OSHA 300 totals electronically by March 2, 2023. The establishment reported having over 20 but less that 300 employees and was classified in the North American Industrial Classification System as 333992 . |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-05-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-05-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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. Welding Shop: On or about March 9, 2023, the employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) exposing employees to respiratory hazards. |
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