OSHA Inspection: BARTH INDUSTRIES CO., LP

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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

May 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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

May 3, 2012

Abate by

May 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii):     Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:    Paint area:  A synthetic web sling, which had tears and punctures, was not immediately removed from service.

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

May 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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 nip points and/or points of operation:    The following equipment did not have any guarding:    (a)  Giddings & Lewis Horizontal mill;    (b)  DeVlieg 48-72 milling machine;    (c)  The Hydomic horizontal bandsaw, did not have the unused portions of the blade guarded.  There was approximately 12 inches of the blade unguarded;    (d)  Mazak CNC machine, table changing area, the doors were broken open, and would not close

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

May 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes on the Mazak CNC machine, was not reduced to 30 p.s.i.  Compressed air measured approximately 80 p.s.i.    (b)  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes on the Hydomic horizontal bandsaw, was not reduced to 30 p.s.i.  Compressed air measured approximately 90 p.s.i.

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

May 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    The 480V disconnect for the Coolant Recovery, was blocked by a table with equipment on it.

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

May 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    Paint area:  Extension cords were used in lieu of fixed wiring.  The cords powered a light, radio, battery charger, clock, etc.

Issued

May 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    On or before 2/17/12, no written hazard assessment had been conducted or certified by the employer.  The employees perform operations including, but not limited to, operating CNC machines, saws, cranes, 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 necessasry;    2)  What PPE is necessary;    3)  Limitations of the PPE;    4)  How to properly wear and use PPE; and,    5)  Inspection and care of the PPE