OSHA Inspection: ATLAS IRON WORKS

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    On or about 03/15/2012, the employer had not developed a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear a Sperian 3225 Premier Plus half-mask respirator, while engaged in painting operations.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(2)(i):     The employer did not identify a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) to perform medical evaluations using a medical questionnaire or an initial medical examination that obtained the same information as the medical questionnaire:      On or about 03/15/2012, employee(s) engaged in painting operations were not provided a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear a Sperian 3225 Premier Plus half-mask respirator.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):    The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used and at least annually thereafter:    On or about 03/15/2012 employee(s) engaged in painting operations, were not fit tested.  Employee is required to wear Sperian 3225 Premier Plus half-mask respirator.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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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 energing, 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:    On or about 03/15/2012, a written Lockout/Tagout program had not been developed/implemented for employees engaged in maintenance operations to service equipment such as, but not limited to, Pipe Notcher,  Cold Saw, and Angle Line.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    1/.  A White forklift, illegible Model #, was being operated by employees without a seatbelt and an inoperable backup alarm.    2/.  A Clark forklift ,  Model #C500Y580, Serial #Y685-0017-8715, was being operated by employees with an inoperable back-up alarm.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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29  CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):    Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary:    On or about 03/15/2012, southwest wall in shop area, 240 volt disconnect switch for Transfer Table was not marked with voltage.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):     Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about 03/15/2012, the disconnect switch for the Transfer Table, 240 volts, was not properly marked to indicate specific equipment.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    On or about 03/15/2012, at the center bay area of the shop, a fan with an illegible model/serial number had a cord with outer insulation damage, and had not been removed from service.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e):     The employer did not develop, implemented, and/or maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g),  and (h) will be met:    On or about 03/15/2012, a written Hazard Communication Program had not been developed for employees engaged in painting, detailing, fitting, and welding operations.  Employer uses such products as, but not limited to, Welding Wires, Grinding Wheels, and Steel Spec Universal Gray Primer.

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about 03/15/2012, at the north wall of the shop area, an ABC fire extinguisher was blocked by an open door and paint shaker machine.