OSHA Inspection: LEFCO WORTHINGTON, LLC

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d):  Exit doors were locked and to unlock the door the workers would need special knowledge of how and where to unlock the exit door:    On or about July 11, 2012, the exit door located at the southwest end of the production floor was observed to be locked during a normal workshift and the unlocking mechanism was not easily apparent on the door.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit routes were not free and unobstructed:    On or about July 11, 2012, the exit route to the exit door located at the southwest end of the production floor was observed to be blocked by debris and other materials.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95 (g)(1):  The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels:    a.  On or about July 20, 2012, the assembler in the middle assembly area was exposed to continuous noise levels at 103% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 350 minute sampling period.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 130 minutes not sampled.    b.  On or about July 20, 2012, the assembler in the east end assembly area was exposed to continuous noise levels at 104% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 342 minute sampling period.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 138 minutes not sampled.    c.  On or about July 20, 2012, the assembler in the west end assembly area was exposed to continuous noise levels at 97% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 349 minute sampling period.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 131 minutes not sampled.    d.  On or about July 20, 2012, the operator in the saws area was exposed to continuous noise levels at 85.3% of  the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 350 minute sampling period.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 130 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Abate by

Oct 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):  Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:         On or about July 11, 2012, within the breaker panel, located across from the employee break room, several breakers were not legibly labeled to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:           On or about July 11, 2012, the male end of the flexible cord in use from the breakroom to the equipment used on the production floor was missing the grounding pin.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and cables cannot be used as a substitute for fixed wiring in a structure:           On or about July 11, 2012, a flexible cord was observed in use improperly as a permanent means of power for equipment in use on the production floor.  The cord ran from the breakroom outlet, through a drop ceiling, over the outside wall, and to the fan in use on the production floor.

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The required workplace hazard assessment was not certified as being performed, identifying the person completing the assessment, and written certification of the date of the assessment:    The workplace assessment, designed to identify personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by employees to prevent injury, had not been documented as required.    NOTE:  The assessment shall be written, titled, dated and certified by signature.  The required documented training shall include the following:    1)	When PPE is necessary;  2)	What PPE is necessary;  3)	Limitations of the PPE;  4)	How to properly wear and use the PPE, and  5)	Inspection and care of the PPE

Issued

Sep 24, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section will be met:    On or about July 11, 2012, the employer had not compiled and made available to the workers a written hazard communication program for such hazardous materials/chemicals as, but not limited to the cleaning chemicals, paints, and general solvents in use on site.