OSHA Inspection: ADVERTISING ART SIGN CO. INC.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):     A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    (a)Auto Zone:  An employee was welding on a new sign post approximately 25 feet above ground levle while in the basket of an articulating boom aerial lift. The employee did not wear a full body harness and lanyard attached to the basket, as observed on June 22, 2012.      Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):      The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least describes 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 will be met (Consturction Reference 29 CFR 1926.59):    (a)Auto Zone:  Employees use Hobart 7018 welidng rods while stick welding on the sign post.  The welding rods when heated produced metal fumes such as but not limited to, manganese fume and iron oxide fume.  The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program, as determined on June 22, 2012.          ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):      The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s)  (Consturction Reference 29 CFR 1926.59):    (a)Auto Zone:  Employees use Hobart 7018 welidng rods while stick welding on the sign post.  The welding rods when heated produced metal fumes such as but not limited to, manganese fume and iron oxide fume.  The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for the welding rods and associated hazardous chemicals, as determined on June 22, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3):     Employer did not provide employee training that included at least the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (iv) (Consturction Reference 29 CFR 1926.59):    (a)Auto Zone:  Employees use Hobart 7018 welidng rods while stick welding on the sign post.  The welding rods when heated produced metal fumes such as but not limited to, manganese fume and iron oxide fume.  The employer has not provided employees training on the hazards associated with the use of the chemicals, as determined on June 22, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item