OSHA Inspection: DLUBAK GLASS COMPANY

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:    Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement a hearing conservation program to control employees exposure to occupational noise. An employee working crushing CRT tubes was overexposed to noise at an 8 hour time weighted average of 93.0 dBA, which exceeded the action limit of 85 dBA and the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about March 20, 2012, the employer failed to provide employees with adequate personal protective equipment. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards while crushing CRT tubes and working around the broken glass.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wore a protective helmet when working in areas where there was a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:     a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide employees with adequate head protection. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards while working around and below the conveyor system carrying CRT tubes.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1): Where an employee(s) was exposed to lead above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators or where the possibility of skin or eye irritation existed, the employer did not provide appropriate protective work clothing and equipment at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses the equipment:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide employees who were overexposed to the permissible exposure limit for lead (Pb) with protective clothing to reduce employees exposure to lead (Pb) while working on and around the CRT tube crushing line.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1): Where an employee(s) was exposed to airborne cadmium above the PEL or where skin or eye irritation was associated with cadmium exposure at any level, the employer did not provide appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments at no cost to the employee, and assure that the employee uses the equipment:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide employees who were overexposed to the permissible exposure limit for cadmium with protective clothing to reduce employees exposure to cadmium while working on and around the CRT tube crushing line.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(i): The employer who had a workplace or work operation covered by this section did not determine if any employee was exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to conduct initial exposure monitoring to determine employees exposure to cadmium in the workplace, exposing employees to hazards from the toxic material.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit, and interim levels if applicable, solely by means of engineering and work practice controls in accordance with the implementation schedule in paragraph (e)(1):    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement a lead compliance program to reduce employees exposure to lead (Pb) while working on and around the CRT tube crushing line.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(2)(i): Where the PEL was exceeded, the employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to reduce employee exposure to or below the PEL by means of engineering and work practice controls, as required by paragraph (f)(1) of this section:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement a cadmium compliance program to reduce employees exposure to cadmium while working on and around the CRT tube crushing line.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing was used where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were feasible:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from lead (Pb) when the employer failed to ensure that dry sweeping and shoveling methods were not used while cleaning up debris during and at the end of the work shifts.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(5): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing were used where vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of cadmium becoming airborne were feasible:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from cadmium when the employer failed to ensure that dry sweeping and shoveling methods were not used while cleaning up debris during and at the end of their work shifts.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not assure that change rooms were equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross-contamination:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from lead (Pb) when the employer failed to provide separate storage areas for street clothes and work clothes to prevent cross contamination in the locker area.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i): The employer did not assure that employees who worked in areas where their airborne exposure to lead was above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators, showered at the end of the work shift:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to require employees who were overexposed to the permissible exposure limit for lead (Pb) to shower at the end of their work shifts.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(ii): The employer did not provide shower facilities in accordance with 1910.141 (d)(3) of this part:    a) Dlubak Glass Co.- Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide showers in accordance with 1910.141 (d)(3), exposing employees to hazards from lead (Pb) when they were not able to shower at the end of their work shifts.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(ii): The employer did not assure that lunchroom facilities had a temperature controlled, positive pressure, filtered air supply, and were readily accessible to employees:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide a lunchroom that had a positive pressure, filtered air supply, exposing employees to hazards from lead (Pb).

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iii): The employer did not assure that employees who work in areas where their airborne exposure to lead was above the PEL without regard to the use of a respirator washed their hands and face prior to eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from lead (Pb) when the employer failed to require that they wash their hands prior to eating, drinking, or smoking.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(2): The employer did not assure that change rooms were equipped with separate storage facilities for street clothes and for protective clothing and equipment, which were designed to prevent dispersion of cadmium and contamination of the employee's street clothes:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from cadmium when the employer failed to provide separate storage areas for street clothes and work clothes to prevent cross contamination in the locker area.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(3)(i): The employer did not assure that employees who were exposed to cadmium above the PEL showered during the end of the work shift:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to require employees who were overexposed to the permissible exposure limit for cadmium to shower at the end of their work shifts.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(3)(ii): The employer did not assure that employees whose airborne exposure to cadmium was above the PEL washed their hands and faces prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, or applying cosmetics:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, employees were exposed to hazards from cadmium when the employer failed to require that they wash their hands prior to eating, drinking, or smoking.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(4)(i): The employer did not assure that the lunchroom facilities are readily accessible to employees, that tables for eating were maintained free of cadmium, and that no employee in a lunchroom facility was exposed at any time to cadmium at or above a concentration of 2.5 ug/m(3):    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about Jul 24, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that the breakroom surfaces were maintained free of cadmium. Laboratory analysis of wipe samples taken from the lunch table, water cooler, and refrigerator indicated that cadmium was present on the surfaces.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who was subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation existed, in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to adequately train and implement a training program for those employees who were exposed over the action limit of lead (Pb) while working with CRT tubes.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i): The employer did not train each employee who was potentially exposed to cadmium in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer did not institute a training program, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to adequately train and implement a training program for those employees who were exposed to cadmium while working with CRT tubes.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(2)(i): The employer did not post the following warning signs in each work area where the PEL was exceeded: WARNING LEAD WORK AREA POISON NO SMOKING OR EATING:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to post proper demarcation in areas over the permissible exposure limit for lead (Pb) in order to properly notify all people in the area of the hazards associated with the material.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(e)(1): The employer shall establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of cadmium is, or can reasonably be expected to be in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL):    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer did not establish a regulated area for areas over the permissible exposure limit of 5.0 micrograms per cubic meter of cadmium.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(2)(i): Warning signs were not provided and displayed in regulated areas. In addition, warning signs shall be posted at all approaches to regulated areas so that an employee may read the signs and take necessary protective steps before entering the area:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to post proper warning signs in regulated areas for cadmium in order to properly notify all people in the area of the hazards associated with the material.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1): The employer did not assure that employees were exposed to lead at concentrations less than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 ug/m(3)) averaged over an 8-hour period:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012 , an employee working pulling CRT tubes off the conveyor belt on the crushing line was overexposed to lead (Pb) at a time weighted average of 73.38 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 147%.    b) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012 , an employee working funneling CRT tubes on the conveyor belt of the crushing line was overexposed to lead (Pb) at a time weighted average of 108.4 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 217%.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(c): The employer did not assure that employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of cadmium less than five micrograms per cubic meter of air (5 ug/m(3)), calculated as an eight-hour time-weighted average exposure (TWA):    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012 , an employee working pulling CRT tubes off the conveyor belt on the crushing line was overexposed to cadmium at a time weighted average of 8.386 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 5.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 168%.    b) Dlubak Glass Co. - UPper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012 , an employee working funneling CRT tubes on the conveyor belt of the crushing line was overexposed to cadmium at a time weighted average of 12.17 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 5.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 243%.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i): Where any employee is exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit for more than 30 days per year, the employer shall implement engineering and work practice controls (including administrative controls) to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead in accordance with the implementation schedule in Table I below, except to the extent that the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement engineering and/or administrative controls to control employees exposure to lead (Pb). An employee working pulling CRT tubes off the conveyor belt on the crushing line was overexposed to lead (Pb) at a time weighted average of 73.38 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 147%.    b) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement engineering and/or administrative controls to control employees exposure to lead (Pb). An employee working funneling CRT tubes on the conveyor belt of the crushing line was overexposed to lead (Pb) at a time weighted average of 108.4 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 217%.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(1)(i): The employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to cadmium at or below the PEL:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement engineering and/or administrative controls to control employees exposure to cadmium. An employee working pulling CRT tubes off the conveyor belt on the crushing line was overexposed to cadmium at a time weighted average of 8.386 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 5.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 168%.    b) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement engineering and/or administrative controls to control employees exposure to cadmium. An employee working funneling CRT tubes on the conveyor belt of the crushing line was overexposed to cadmium at a time weighted average of 12.17 micrograms per cubic meter, which exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 5.0 micrograms per cubic meter by 243%.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who are or may be exposed at or above the action level for more than 30 days per year:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement a medical surveillance program for those employees who were exposed above the action limit for lead (Pb).

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who were or could have been exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement a medical surveillance program for those employees who were exposed above the action limit for cadmium.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): Where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement the elements of a written respiratory protection program. Employees were overexposed to the permissible exposure limits for lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) while crushing CRT tubes without any respiratory protection.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(2): Where engineering and work practice controls did not reduce employee exposure to below the 50 ug/m(3) permissible exposure limit, the employer did not supplement these controls with respirators in accordance with paragraph (f):    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer did not provide employees who were overexposed to lead (Pb) with respirators to reduce their exposure to below the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(1)(iv): Wherever engineering and work practice controls were required and were not sufficient to reduce employee exposure to or below the PEL or, where applicable, the SECAL, the employer did not implement such controls to reduce exposures to the lowest levels achievable. The employer did not supplement such controls with respiratory protection that complies with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this section and the PEL:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer did not provide employees who were overexposed to cadmium with respirators to reduce their exposure to below the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1240.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15912235A100C103C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training was met:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to implement the elements of a written hazard communication program for those employees exposed to hazards from silicon, lead, aluminum, magnesium, and calcium while working with CRT tubes.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15912235A100C103C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to provide training on the identification and hazards associated with the materials in the work area to employees who were exposed to silicon, lead, aluminum, magnesium, and calcium while working with CRT tubes.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $56000.00 · Current $33600.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): The employer who had a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to conduct initial exposure monitoring to determine employees exposure to lead (Pb) in the workplace, exposing employees to hazards from the toxic material.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9800.00 · Current $5880.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    a) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that surfaces in the break area were maintained free of accumulation of lead (Pb).  A wipe sample from inside the microwave identified that lead was present at 344.48 micrograms per square foot.    b) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that surfaces in the break area were maintained free of accumulation of lead (Pb).  A wipe sample from the table in the break room identified that lead was present at 700.58 micrograms per square foot.    c) Dlubak Glass Co. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 24, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that surfaces in the break area were maintained free of accumulation of lead (Pb).  A wipe sample from the table in the break room identified that lead was present at 397.07 micrograms per square foot.      Dlubak Glass Co. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 313785529, citation number 1,  item 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 2, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 11567 Co. Hwy 110, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.