OSHA Inspection: DUROX COMPANY

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    The employer did not develop, document, or utilize machine specific procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy when conducting equipment servicing and/or maintenance.  Equipment includes, but is not limited to, extruders, splice presses, rubber molding presses, gasket die cutting presses, rubber mills, ovens, etc.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):     Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolati    On or before 10/12/11, authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of  the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  Equipment includes, but is not limited to, extruders, splice presses, rubber molding presses, gasket die cutting presses, rubber mills, ovens, etc.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):     Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    On or before 10/12/11, employees who are required to do maintenance and/or cleaning on the microwave extrusion line, did not lockout the machine prior to doing any maintenance and/or cleaning.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 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:    The employer did not train employees on the use of portable fire extinguishers for those employees expected to fight incipient stage fires.    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 extinguisher 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 required in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR 1910.157 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 sounding of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(c) 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 includes an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 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 relating to use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(a) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment).

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not provide training and evaluation for powered industrial truck operators:    Operators were not trained in the safe use of powered industrial trucks.  Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by point of operation, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    The following equipment did not have their in-going nip points guarded:    (a)  Extrusion puller;    (b)  Rollers between Oven 1 and Oven 2;    (c)  Rollers between Microwave and Oven 1;    (d)  The conveyor between the rollers and the end of Oven 2

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2):     Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:    Microwave extrusion line:  The guard for the cutting blade on the microwave extrusion line was not affixed to the machine nor interlocked to prevent the guard from being lifted up.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer had not developed a written hazard commnunication program for employees working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, MEK, xylene, oxygen, acetylene, etc.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):    Training was not provided for employees who work with hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to, MEK, xylene, oxygen, acetylene, etc.    Elements of a Hazard Communication information and training program are:    Information to employees shall include:    1.	Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.    2.	The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets.    Training for employees shall include:    3.	Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc).    4.	The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.    5.	The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.    6.	The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not evaluate the workplace for hazards that necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    On or before 10/20/11, no written workplace hazard assessment had been conducted or certified by the employer.  The employees perform operations including, but not limited to, operating extrusion presses, rubber molding presses, splice presses, gasket die cutting presses, etc.    NOTE:  The assessment shall be written, titled, dated and certified by signature.  The required documented training shall include the following:    1)  When PPE is necessary;    2)  What PPE is necesssary;    3)  Limitations of the PPE;    4)  How to properly wear and use PPE; and    5)  Inspection and care of the PPE

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6):     The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:    Employees who wear dust masks in the facility, were not provided Appendix D of the standard.