OSHA Inspection: ABM SERVICES INC.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    On November 21, 2011, there was no fall protection provided for employees who stand on a platform 7 feet above the floor to add material to the blow molder, BM#2.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1):     The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    On or about February 3, 2012, the employer did not include employees exposed to noise above the Action Level of 85 dBA, (which is a 50% dose at the 80 dBA threshold level, time weighted over the employers 8 hour work shift), in an audiometric testing program.  These employees include but are not limited to:    a)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 1, was exposed to a noise dose of 88.1% during the 474 minute sampling period. The 6 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.     b)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 2, was exposed to a noise dose of 83.1% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    c)	At least one employee operating B13, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    d)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 4, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 437 minute sampling period.  The 43 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(1):     The employer did not make hearing protectors available to all employees exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater at no cost to the employees:    On or about February 3, 2012, the employer did not provide employees who were exposed to noise above the Action Level of 85 dBA, (which is a 50% dose at the 80 dBA threshold level, time weighted over the employers 8 hour work shift), with at least 3 types of hearing protection to choose from.  These employees include but are not limited to:    a)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 1, was exposed to a noise dose of 88.1% during the 474 minute sampling period. The 6 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.     b)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 2, was exposed to a noise dose of 83.1% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    c)	At least one employee operating B13, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    d)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 4, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 437 minute sampling period.  The 43 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):     The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k):      On or about February 3, 2012, the employer did not provide employees who were exposed to noise above the Action Level of 85 dBA, (which is a 50% dose at the 80 dBA threshold level, time weighted over the employers 8 hour work shift), with initial or annual hearing conservation program training.  These employees include but are not limited to:    a)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 1, was exposed to a noise dose of 88.1% during the 474 minute sampling period. The 6 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.     b)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 2, was exposed to a noise dose of 83.1% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    c)	At least one employee operating B13, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 464 minute sampling period.  The 16 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.    d)	At least one employee operating Blow Molder 4, was exposed to a noise dose of 82.4% during the 437 minute sampling period.  The 43 minute period not sampled is considered a 0% dose.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    As of November 21, 2011, the employer did not establish an energy control program for employees required to perform maintenance and servicing on equipment including but not limited to blow molding machines and the injection molding machine.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 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:    As of November 21, 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

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 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 November 21, 2011 the employer failed to provide adequate powered industrial vehicle training and certification for employees who drive forklifts.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:      a)	On or about November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #1 the interlocked guard on the front side of the machine was not adequate in that employees are able to reach over, around, and go underneath the guard to access the point of operation.      b)	On or about November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #1 there was no guard on the back of the machine to prevent employees reaching into the point of operation.      c)	On or about November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #2 the interlocked guard on the front side of the machine was not adequate in that employees are able to reach over, around, and go underneath the guard to access the point of operation.      d)	On or about November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #2 there was no guard on the back of the machine to prevent employees reaching into the point of operation.      e)	On or about February 3, 2012, the metal lathe was missing a chuck guard.      f)	On or about February 3, 2012, the BL 3 was not guarded to prevent an employee from reaching under the existing interlocked guard and into the point of operation.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about February 3, 2012, the tongue guard was missing on the abrasive wheel side of the Black Bull Bench Grinder creating an opening greater than a quarter inch.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    On November 21, 2011, on BM#1, the horizontal rotating shaft located on top of the machine was not guarded from contact employees could make when adding material to the hopper from the ladder.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a)  On November 21, 2011, the belt and pulley was exposed on the bottom portion of the vertical bandsaw.    b)  On February 3, 2012, the belt and pulley on the metal lathe was not guarded.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):     Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:      a)	On November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #1, the chain and sprocket located next to the control panel on the front side of the machine is unguarded.    b)	On November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #2, the chain and sprocket located next to the control panel on the front side of the machine is unguarded.    c)	On November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #1, the back and side of the molder has an unguarded chain and sprocket.    d)	On November 21, 2011, on Blow Molder #2, the back and side of the molder has an unguarded chain and sprocket.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):       Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about November 21, 2011, knockout outlet boxes were not secured at the following locations:    a) for an outlet by the BM#4 which provides power to a fan and a radio;    b) for an outlet on top of the BM#4 which provides power to the flexible cord which powers the fan and radio; and     c) for an outlet between the BM#2 and BM#3 which provides power for a light.        On or about February 3, 2012, the following electrical boxes were missing cover plates:    a) for the electrical box on the hydraulic motor on BM 2; and    b) for the electrical box on the side of BM 2 by the ladder.

Issued

May 18, 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 November 21, 2011, the employees did not know the intended load limit for the mezzanine level which was being used for storage of steel siding.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(iii):     The spacing of rungs or steps was not on 12-inch (30.48 cm) centers:    On November 21, 2011, at BM#2, the ladder used to access the wooden deck was metal and the first step was 18 inches instead of 12 inches.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(v):     Rungs and steps were not corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skid-resistant material, or otherwise treated to minimize the possibility of slipping:    On November 21, 2011, at BM#2, the ladder used to access the wooden deck was metal and the rungs were smooth.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      As of November 21, 2011, employees were provided dust masks to wear voluntarily, but were not provided the information in Appendix D of 1910.134.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about February 3, 2012, on the BM2 control panel strain relief was missing on the cord next to the control panel.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     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:    On or about November 21, 2011, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a hazard communication program at the facility, for employees who work with chemicals including but not limited to high density polyethylene, oils, oil dry, and propane.

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(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:    On or about November 21, 2011, the employer failed to provide hazard communication training for employees who work with chemicals including but not limited to high density polyethylene, oils, oil dry, and propane.