OSHA Inspection: FALLS STAMPING & WELDING COMPANY

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

May 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):      A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA or equivalently a dose of 50%:    On or about September 15, 2011, at least one employee operating a metal stamping press was exposed to noise above the Action Level of 83.4 dBA, which is a 50% dose at the 80 dBA threshold level time weighted over their 10 hour work shift.  The level found was 69.7% during the 558 minute sampling period.  Employees were not included in a hearing conservation program.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):     The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about August 24, 2011, portable fire extinguishers were available for employees to use, but initial and annual training were not provided.    Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:    1.	Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.    2.	Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).    3.	Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about August 24, 2011, the employer failed to provide powered industrial vehicle training and certification for employees who drive forklifts.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about August 24, 2011, hazard communication program training was not implemented at the facility.  Employees utilize chemicals which contain hazardous components including but not limited to oxygen, propane, acetylene, welding gasses, and lubricants including but not limited to Syndraw 6 T-470LB DR.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):     In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    On or about August 24, 2011, the employees did not know the intended load limit for the mezzanine level which was being used for storage.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:     On or about August 24, 2011, the hazard communication program did not contain a list of hazardous chemicals used at the facility.  Employees utilize chemicals which contain hazardous components including but not limited to oxygen, propane, acetylene, welding gasses, and lubricants including but not limited to Syndraw 6 T-470LB DR.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(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:           On or about August 24, 2011, several bottles of oil used at the presses were not labeled as to their contents.

Issued

Feb 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    On or about August 24, 2011, several bottles of oil used at the presses were not labeled as to their appropriate hazard warnings.