OSHA Inspection: AVON ENGINEERED FABRICATIONS INC

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 due to the
Below-the-Hook
lifting device was not marked and the hoists were overloaded:
(a)On or about June 14, 2011, in the assembly area, the Below-the-Hook
lifting
devices weighing 740 lbs and used to lift rubber sheets being assembled,
were not
marked or had an inspection plate which listed the following:
- Rated load
- Manufacturer's name and address
(b)On or about June 14, 2011, in the assembly area, the 1/2 ton capacity
hoists used
to raise the rubber sheets were overloaded. Each hoist had up to 1450 lbs
load.
Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct these
hazards is to;
a)Mark or affix an identification plate to the devices which includes the
information
required and perform inspections as required by ASMS B30.20-2006.
b)Replace the 1/2 ton hoists with hoists having a load capacity equal to
or greater
than the loads being lifted as required by ASMS B30.16-2007.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 Class II combustible dust
explosion hazards due
to rubber dust handling systems were not equipped with safety devices as
to:
(a)On or about June 14, 2011, the vacuum duct system used to remove the
rubber
dust from the room and equipment to the cyclone outside was not provided
with
deflagration and explosion protection.
(b)On or about June 14, 2011, the particle size separators (cyclones)
outside were
not provided with deflagration and explosion protection.
Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct these
hazards is to follow
the requirements found in NFPA 654 for;
a) Pneumatic/vacuum conveying ducts, refer to NFPA 654-2006, Chapter 7.1.4.
b) Cyclones, refer to NFPA 654-2006, Chapter 7.16.3.1.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 7, 2011

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Nov 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 28, 2011

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 28, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Jan 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,300 Reduced