| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2012-05-16
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2013-01-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
448133 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 fall hazards: (a) On or about 5/16/2012, at the duct cutting and forming department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a hydraulic press brake (Model 10) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection. Note: Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by: rotating parts: (a) On or about 5/16/2012, at the duct assembly department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (Northern Industrial, Model 17209) that lacked a guard on its point of operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 5/16/2012, at the duct assembly department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (Northern Industrial, Model 17209) that was not anchored to the floor. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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 5/16/2012, at the spiral department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Ryobi, Model BGH6110) that lacked workrests. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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 5/16/2012, at the spiral department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Ryobi, Model BGH6110) that lacked tongue guards. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: On or about 5/16/2012, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. (a) At the duct cutting and forming department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity to an electrical fan (Emerson, Model K55HXLW0-3929) that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug. (b) At the duct assembly department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity to an electrical fan (Model HVP-30E) that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug. (c) At the duct assembly department, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a drill press (Northern Industrial, Model 17209) that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100101 B |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: (a) On or about 5/16/2012, at duct assembly department, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. Four argon cylinders were not secured, exposing employees to a struck by hazard in the event that these were knocked over. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-06-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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 5/16/2012, at the spiral area, Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. The employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for protecting employees from chemical hazards presented by hazardous materials (i.e. argon, oxygen, propane, castrol superedge 6724, etc.) they were exposed to on a daily basis. Note: Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-06-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-07-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (a) On or about 5/16/2012, at Duct Design Corporation, Hialeah, FL. Materials safety data sheets for hazardous materials that employees were exposed to on a daily basis (i.e. argon, oxygen, propane, castrol superedge 6724, etc.) were not available, exposing employees to chemical hazards. |
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