OSHA Inspection: C & F FORGE COMPANY

Issued

Oct 7, 2010

Abate by

Oct 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

General-duty citation text

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:
C&F Forge Company - Employees working in forging area were exposed to
excessive heat
during the workshift.  The employer failed to protect employees from the
hazards associated
with heat stress.
Feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to:
Develop and implement an effective heat stress program that includes, but
is not limited to:
1.Providing adequate amounts of cool potable water and electrolyte
replacements
in the work area and requiring employees to drink frequently.
2.A work/rest regimen so that exposure time to high temperatures and the
work
rate
is decreased and/or rest periods are increased in length and frequency.
3.Conduct a training program informing employees about the effects of heat
stress,
how to report, recognize heat-related illness symptoms and how to prevent
heat-
induced illnesses.
4.A heat acclimation program for new employees or employees returning to
work
from extended absences.
5.Providing a cool, climate controlled area where heat-affected employees
may take
their breaks and/or recover when signs and symptoms of heat-related
illnesses are
recognized.
6.Provide cold air showers in work areas where employees are continuously
exposed to heat.
7.Specific procedures to be followed for heat-related emergency
situations;
and
provisions requiring first aid to be administered immediately to employees
displaying symptoms of heat related illness.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of 29
CFR 1903.19(d).s

Issued

Oct 7, 2010

Abate by

Nov 9, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,010 · Current $1,010

General-duty citation text

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:
C&F Forge Company - Employees working in forging area were exposed to
excessive heat
during the workshift.  The employer failed to protect employees from the
hazards associated
with heat stress.
Feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to:
Develop and implement an effective heat stress program that includes, but
is not limited to:
1.Providing adequate amounts of cool potable water and electrolyte
replacements
in the work area and requiring employees to drink frequently.
2.A work/rest regimen so that exposure time to high temperatures and the
work rate
is decreased and/or rest periods are increased in length and frequency.
3.Conduct a training program informing employees about the effects of heat
stress,
how to report, recognize heat-related illness symptoms and how to prevent
heat-
induced illnesses.
4.A heat acclimation program for new employees or employees returning to
work
from extended absences.
5.Providing a cool, climate controlled area where heat-affected employees
may take
their breaks and/or recover when signs and symptoms of heat-related
illnesses are
recognized.
6.Provide cold air showers in work areas where employees are continuously
exposed to heat.
7.Specific procedures to be followed for heat-related emergency
situations; and
provisions requiring first aid to be administered immediately to employees
displaying symptoms of heat related illness.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of 29
CFR 1903.19(d).s

Issued

Oct 7, 2010

Abate by

Oct 12, 2010

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Oct 7, 2010

Abate by

Nov 4, 2010

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $125 Reduced