OSHA Inspection: PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION*

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    Plant #4/PMC Deburring Machine - On or about June 29, 2011, the air hose used by machine operators for cleaning purposes was set at approximiately 120 p.s.i. Employees were thereby  exposed to the hazards associated with air pressure over 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g) (5): The path to ground from equipment shall be permanent, continuous, and effective.    Plant #1/Tool Room - On or about June 22, 2011, the electrical cord for the sandblasting machine  EconOline (Model # 3283K1) was missing its ground pin.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not developed, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: \\r\\n\\r\\nPlant # 1, Plant # 4, and Plant # 5 - On or about June 22, 2011, the employer did not develop, implement or maintain at the work place a written hazard communication program for employee(s) working with hazardous materials. The hazardous chemicals included, but were not limited to glycol ether compounds, petroleum distillates, 1,2,4 trimethylbenzene, aluminum oxide, titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, fibrous glass dust, and others. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to central nervous system depression, skin, and respiratory system irritations.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    Plant #4 - On or about June 29, 2011, a metal container, containing triethanolamine and glycol ether compounds, for washing metal parts was not marked with the identity of these chemicals. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to the hazards associated with these chemicals.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(ii): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nPlant # 4 - On or about June 29, 2011, a metal container with metalworking fluid containing triethanolamine and glycol ether compounds for washing metal parts was not marked with appropriate hazard warnings. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to the hazards associated with these chemicals.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 016007102440T185T306

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:\\r\\n\\r\\nPlant # 1, Plant # 4, and Plant # 5 - On or about June 22, 2011, employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous materials including, but not limited to petroleum distillates, 1,2,4 trimethylbenzene, glycol ether compounds, fibrous glass dust, aluminum oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, and others. Employees were potentially exposed to central nervous system depression, skin, and respiratory system irritations.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in detail as required by the regulation:    Principal Manufacturing Corporation - On or about June 22, 2011, the OSHA 300 Logs were not completed in detail as required. The OSHA 300 Logs that were incomplete were the following;    1. In the OSHA 300 Log for the year 2009, the information in column (F) was not complete in describing the injury or illnesses, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made person ill.    2. In the OSHA 300 Log for the year 2010, the information in column (F) was not complete in describing the injury or illnesses, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made person ill.    3. In the OSHA 300 Log for the year 2011, the information in column (F) was not complete in describing the injury or illnesses, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made person ill.    4. In the OSHA 300 Log for the year 2011, the information in column (E) was not complete in describing where the event occurred.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Abate by

Oct 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees.    Plant # 1, Plant # 4, and Plant # 5 - On or about June 29, 2011, the written emergency action plan procedures did not include the minumum following elements;    1. Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency;  4. Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation;  5. Procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties; and  6. The name or job title or every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Abate by

Oct 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances T185

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through written certification that identified the following information;    1. The person certifying that the evaluation had been performed;  2. The date(s) of the hazard assessment, and  3. The workplace area evaluated.    Plant # 1, Plant # 4, and Plant # 5. On or about June 22, 2011, employees were required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and other equipment. The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment was performed through a written certification.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Abate by

Oct 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.    On or about June 29, 2011, at several locations throughout the facility fire extinguishers were not properly maintained. The fire extinguishers were found at the following locations;    1. In Plant # 1, the fire extinguisher next to the metal parts washer was not marked with monthly inspections.    2. In Plant # 5, the fire extinguisher next to the welding machine was not marked with monthly inspections.

Issued

Aug 23, 2011

Abate by

Oct 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible.    Plant # 5 - On or about June 29, 2011, the fire extinguisher was blocked with plastic containers. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to the hazards of fire.